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Zinnia haageana 'Persian Carpet'
Mexican Zinnia
The beautiful Persian carpet mix offers loads of variable double to semi-double, bicolored blooms in shades of gold, orange, dark red and burgundy. The compact, spreading plants are vigorous and will bloom all summer long with good care. This AAS award-winning mix grows well in sunshine, heat and will even withstand periods of drought.
Mexican zinnia has a low, bushy habit and linear, green leaves. Blooming begins in early summer and will continue to frost if the flowers are regularly deadheaded (cut back when spent). In tropical and subtropical regions it can be planted year round. Its pretty orange to golden orange daisies are typically single, though cultivated varieties tend to have double or semi-double flowers that come in a wider variety of warm colors. The blooms are very desirable to butterflies and will bloom well all season without deadheading, unlike other zinnias. The fruits/seeds are short, dark, flat and germinate readily.
Mexican zinnia grows best in full sun, average garden soil with adequate drainage and will bloom only six weeks after sowing. It thrives when temperatures are hot, especially if provided regular water. As the summer wanes, most zinnias develop the foliar fungal disease, powdery mildew, but Mexican zinnia is resistant. This butterfly magnet will add color to any border and is excellent for container culture.
12 - 1
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Annual
Full Sun, Partial Sun
12"-16" / 30.5cm - 40.6cm
15"-20" / 38.1cm - 50.8cm
Indeterminate
Hybrid Origin, Mexico
Neutral
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Fast
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Winter
Showy
Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green
No
Single
Yes
Medium
Matte
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Butterflies
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