Description

Botanical Interests' Zinnia Persian Carpet (Zinnia haageana) is a reliable and colorful addition to any garden. Known for its bicolored single and double flowers in shades of gold, burgundy, cream, red, and orange, this variety thrives in full sun and blooms continuously through hot, dry summer weather until the first frost. Persian Carpet has a bushy, compact growth habit with smaller, narrower leaves, making it ideal for beds, borders, and containers. This 1952 All-America Selections winner is not only a stunning ornamental but also attracts pollinators, making it a perfect choice for a vibrant, eco-friendly garden. Zinnias are edible and can add a unique touch to salads, drinks, and desserts.

Botanical Name: Zinnia haageana
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Mexico
Hardiness: Annual
Plant Dimensions: 12″–16″ tall, 12″ wide
Variety Information: 2″ single and double flowers in red, yellow, orange, and bicolors
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant outdoors after last frost. Zinnias do not benefit from being sown early; wait for warmer weather
Days to Emerge: 3–10 days
Seed Depth: ¼”
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 8″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 8″

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest before small yellow flowers emerge between petals and change vase water often.

180 seeds.