Zinnia ‘Persian Carpet Mix’
Zinnia elegans
Description
This vibrant old-fashioned mix includes a wide range of miniature blooms in shades of orange, gold, mahogany, and many unique bicolors. While plants are compact in size, they are easy to grow and churn out an abundant amount of stems for cutting from midsummer to early autumn. These reliable bloomers are a great addition to the cutting garden and front of the flower border.
Details
Height: 18 to 24 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: when 8 to 12 in tall
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Zinnias can also be direct-seeded once the weather has warmed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Details
Description
This vibrant old-fashioned mix includes a wide range of miniature blooms in shades of orange, gold, mahogany, and many unique bicolors. While plants are compact in size, they are easy to grow and churn out an abundant amount of stems for cutting from midsummer to early autumn. These reliable bloomers are a great addition to the cutting garden and front of the flower border.
Details
Height: 18 to 24 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: when 8 to 12 in tall
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Zinnias can also be direct-seeded once the weather has warmed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
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How to Grow
How to Grow
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