Persian Carpet lays down a lively mosaic of small, starry zinnias, each patterned in warm combinations of cream, gold, chestnut, orange, burgundy, and pale yellow. Contrasting petal tips and ringed centers give the flowers a hand-painted look.
At just 1–1½ feet tall, this heirloom blend belongs near the front of a border, along a path, or in a generous container where its details can be enjoyed up close. Butterflies visit the nectar-rich flowers, and the compact stems make charming, informal posies.
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Botanical name: Zinnia haageana
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Packet type: Single-species color blend
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Colors: Cream, gold, chestnut, orange, burgundy, and pale yellow
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Life cycle: Annual
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Exposure: Full sun
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Sowing: Direct sow after frost or start indoors 4 weeks early
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Planting depth: 1/2 in.
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Germination: 5–10 days
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Mature height: 1–1½ ft.
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Final spacing: 8–10 in.
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Approximate seed count: 155–160
Combine this warm-toned tapestry with silvery foliage or deep green leaves, and keep cutting or deadheading for color into fall. Discover more painterly combinations in our seed mixes.
