• Semi-double
  • Annual
  • Orange
  • Semi-double

Persian Carpet

Persian Carpet Mix · Mexican Zinnia Persian Carpet

Annual semi-double zinnia in orange, yellow, red, burgundy, and cream, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Semi-double and double flowers about 2 inches across in bicolor combinations of gold, orange, red, burgundy, chestnut and cream. Grown as an annual in every zone.

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A Persian Carpet zinnia flower up close on the plant
A Persian Carpet zinnia flower up close on the plant

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Persian Carpet zinnia plants in bloom in a garden
Persian Carpet zinnia plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Semi-double Semi-double · 2 in (5 cm)
Colors
  • Orange
  • Yellow
  • Red
  • Burgundy
  • Cream
Bicolor
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
12–18 in (30–46 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
Planted as
Seed Sow indoors: 4–6 weeks before last frost
Botanical name
Zinnia haageana

In the garden

  • Butterflies
  • Hummingbirds
  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
  • All-America Selections winner

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Origin

Mixture of Mexican zinnia (Zinnia haageana) with narrow leaves and a compact habit; Botanical Interests lists it as a 1952 All-America Selections winner.

Sources

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  • A Persian Carpet zinnia flower up close on the plant
    A Persian Carpet zinnia flower up close on the plant
  • Persian Carpet zinnia plants in bloom in a garden
    Persian Carpet zinnia plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Persian Carpet hardy in my zone?

Persian Carpet is an annual: it flowers and sets seed in one season, so hardiness zone decides when to plant it, not whether it survives winter.

Does Persian Carpet need full sun?

Persian Carpet grows in full sun.

When does Persian Carpet bloom?

Persian Carpet blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall.

Is Persian Carpet good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Persian Carpet as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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A Jazzy Mix zinnia flower up close on the plant Jazzy Mix Mexican zinnia mix, 1 to 2 inch bicolor semi-double blooms, 20 to 26 inches tall. Semi-doubleEarly summerMedium height
A Oklahoma zinnia flower up close on the plant Oklahoma Small double and semi-double cutting zinnia, 1.5 to 2.5 inch blooms, 30 to 40 inches tall. Semi-doubleEarly summerTall

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