One of the most exciting recent developments in the world of zinnias has been the new compact Profusion zinnias. White is being added to this series for 2001. Unlike so many older types of zinnias, Profusion zinnias rarely have disease problems and need less deadheading than traditional varieties. In the world of zinnias, there are several different flower forms. The flowers on doubles can look like buttons, cactus flowers or dahlias.
Zinnias are available in almost every color except blue.
There are even bi-colors and one variety that is chartreuse. Zinnias work well in the garden or in containers and make great cut flowers. Planted in a large mass, they make a bold statement. The older varieties are more upright and work well toward the back of borders. The newer varieties are more compact and tend to grow almost as wide as tall.