Again, I try to stick to the easy way (which I think is the smart way), and stick to the KISS principle: KEEP IT SIMPLE, STUPID. It's easier and more rewarding to grow plants and seeds that are suited to my alkaline clay soil, cold winters, hot humid summers, etc., that to try to adapt my growing conditions (soil, weather, etc) to the plants.
Profusion zinnias are definitely my favorites. I've never seen powdery mildew on them, and saved seeds come true to the parent size and shape and color every time. And they are heavy bloomers. The photo above is dark apricot profusion.
zahara
apricot profusion
pink profusion
I really liked the orange profusions, too, but can't find a photo of those. They look especially good in fall.
Karen
