{"product_id":"zinnia-hybrida-double-hot-cherry-compact-zinnia","title":"Zinnia hybrida Profusion Double Hot Cherry | Compact Zinnia","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZinnia hybrida Profusion Double Hot Cherry | Compact Double Zinnia | Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZinnia Profusion Double Hot Cherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produces masses of double flowers in a rich cherry-pink shade. The vibrant colour holds well in summer heat, bringing lasting brightness to sunny flower beds, borders and containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally bushy and well branched, this compact zinnia forms a rounded mound covered with flowers. Its good disease tolerance and easy-care flowering habit make it a rewarding choice for gardeners who want generous summer colour without demanding maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zinnia hybrida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zinnia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Profusion Double\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hot Cherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact, rounded and well branched\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intense cherry pink to deep rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6–7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 30–35 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to approximately 50–60 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 30–45 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to Bloom:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 70–84 days from sowing under favourable growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile and well drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Summer until the first autumn frosts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flower beds, borders, containers, patio pots and balcony planting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant size varies with climate and growing conditions. Plants may remain smaller in cooler regions with shorter summers. Allow approximately 10–12 weeks for flowering plants, following the production guidance for the Profusion Double series. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich Cherry-Pink Double Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe full, layered flowers create bold splashes of colour above the green foliage. Their intense cherry-pink shade resists fading in high temperatures, helping the display stay colourful throughout summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombine with white flowers for a fresh contrast, soft pinks for a harmonious planting, or purple and blue summer flowers for a vibrant display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes Profusion Double Hot Cherry Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full blooms give beds and containers a rich, colourful appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour that holds well:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cherry-pink petals retain their intensity in summer heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood disease tolerance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Noted for tolerance to powdery mildew and Alternaria leaf spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally bushy growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pinching is generally unnecessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy-care flowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regular deadheading is not essential for continued blooming.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing indoors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4–6 weeks before the last expected frost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect sowing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After the last frost, once the soil has warmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 0.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 22–25°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 7 days under suitable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting outdoors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After all risk of frost has passed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow into a fine, well-drained seed-starting mix and cover lightly with substrate or vermiculite. Keep the growing medium gently moist, avoiding waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse individual pots or plug cells to minimise root disturbance when transplanting. After germination, provide plenty of light and avoid keeping seedlings in small cells for too long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarden plants off gradually before planting outdoors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZinnias are frost tender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so wait until the weather is reliably warm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarm, sunny position\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with fertile, well-drained soil. 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Cool weather and low light can delay development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfusion Double Hot Cherry is ideal for colourful border edges, generous patio pots and mixed summer containers. Its rounded habit and abundant double flowers make a striking display even in a small garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"therapyofflowers.com","offers":[{"title":"20 seeds","offer_id":55512386109783,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 seeds","offer_id":55512386142551,"sku":null,"price":10.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/9275\/3751\/files\/Zinnia_Profusion-Double_Hot-Cherry.jpg?v=1792445786","url":"https:\/\/www.therapyofflowers.com\/de\/products\/zinnia-hybrida-double-hot-cherry-compact-zinnia","provider":"therapyofflowers.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}