Just like the world of fashion, the gardening world has it’s stars and it’s hasbeens. I’m not sure which plants are old news for 2007 but I do know that Zinnias are still going to be quite popular.

New Profusion Zinnias are making heads turn. Profusion Fire and Profusion Apricot (which is now going to be called Profusion Deep Apricot) are two popular Zinnias that you might want to try to get your hands on this spring.

The Profusion Deep Apricot Zinnia has a richer apricot color that will sizzle in the summer garden.

Other new profusion Zinnias that will be coming out this spring are the Profusion Coral Pink. It’s more pink than coral but it’s name suits it.

Profusion Double Cherry is a double petaled cherry red.

The profusion knee high zinnias are available in red and white and they’ll knock your socks off. They’re close to 20 inches in height, with a more open look to the flower. These knee high Zinnias should look fantastic with Salvias and verbenas or even ornamental grasses such as Hameln dwarf fountain or Purple fountain.

Profusion Zinnias are easy care. Just select a sunny well draining site. They are apparently quite drought tolerant. Give them a light dose of fertilizer every four to six weeks throughout the growing season.

Learn more about growing Zinnias and other plants with this Master Gardeners Guide

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