Zinnia ‘Profusion Red Yellow Bicolor’

Developed by Sakata, this compact annual hybrid herb belongs to the daisy family and forms a mound about 8 to 14 inches tall. Its flower heads open with a red center ring and golden-yellow outer petals, then soften to apricot, salmon and dusty rose as they age. New flowers continue to appear above older ones, providing a long display. The Profusion series is known for heat and drought tolerance and disease resistance. This cultivar has won Gold Medals from All-America Selections and Fleuroselect. Photographed in Florida.