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Persian Carpet

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Persian Carpet

Flower

Zinnia haageana

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 2–12
  • 75 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 18" spacing
  • Moderate water
  • Annual
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  • Overview

    Charming addition to country bouquets and gardens. Fully double and semidouble 2" bicolors in red, orange, pale yellow, gold, chocolate, and cream. Vigorous, healthy, upright plants are slightly taller than Jazzy Mix. AAS Winner. Also known as Mexican zinnia.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after all danger of frost has passed when soil is warm

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained soil, fertile to moderately fertile. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Spider mites, powdery mildew, aphids. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, leaf spot.