How to Grow Zinnia Profusion Red
Zinnia hybrida 'Profusion Red'
Your complete guide to growing Zinnia Profusion Red.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Zinnia Profusion Red
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Zinnia Profusion Red
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, spider mites, and thrips that commonly attack zinnias
Similar water and sun requirements, extends bloom season for pollinators
Similar growing conditions and attracts beneficial insects like lacewings
Repels spider mites and attracts beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting similar beneficial pollinators
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away from zinnias
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and squash bugs while sharing similar care needs
Provide wind protection and attract beneficial predatory insects
✗ Keep away from
Produce juglone toxin that inhibits zinnia growth and can cause wilting
Produces allelopathic oils that inhibit seed germination and plant growth
Releases allelopathic compounds that stunt growth of nearby flowering plants
