It will bloom heavily throughout the growing season when planted in a sunny location and a well-drained soil. However, like other Portulacas, it can tolerate poor soils and hot, dry conditions. The 5 inch flower head consists of a deep mahogany red ring that surrounds a chocolate brown center. The edge of the petals are gold. Plants are well-branched and grow from 3.5 to 4.5 feet tall.
Sunflowers are easy to grow.
The major requirement is full sun. If starting from seed, wait until the garden soil has warmed to about 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Space plants two or three feet apart due to the plant width. Zinnia interspecific 'Profusion White' Zinnia provides abundant 2 inch white flowers from spring to fall. Unlike many zinnias that succumb to powdery mildew by late summer, 'Profusion White' possesses clean foliage and flowers to the first frost.