Growing Non-GMO Persian Carpet Zinnia Flower Seeds

Zinnias can be started indoors one month before the last frost for earliest blooms. Transplant to a container or flower bed once two sets of true leaves have been established. Otherwise, sow them directly in the garden bed or field after the final frost of the spring when the soil has warmed to roughly 72F. Cover the seeds lightly and soak the top inch of the soil with a mister. Keep in mind that seeds germinate best at 70-80F. Try using a heating pad where this is difficult. Established zinnias thrive in drought but may require a bit of additional water to help them get going; ensure the soil and seedlings dry out between irrigations; zinnias do not do well in overly wet soils and thrive in drier conditions.

Persian Carpet Zinnias bloom all summer and will die at the first hard frost at the end of the growing season. They are very tenacious and may produce new blooms into December in frost-free areas. Expect them to reseed; however, the seeds may not survive rough winters. If you expect to prevent reseeding, cut the flower heads after blooming and get rid of the whole plant before the seeds start to develop. In zones 8 and above, seeds can also be sown in autumn for winter blossoms.

Persian Carpet Zinnia in the Flower Garden

Persian Carpet Zinnia flower seeds a low-growing ground cover-like zinnia that will add something undeniably special to your garden. Persian Carpet zinnias steal the show with dazzling 2-inch blooms, perfect for any fresh-cut basket, bouquet or just luring butterflies to the garden. They also perform exceptionally well in containers and pots for pinpoint styling!

Harvesting Persian Carpet Zinnia

Harvest these blooms for cut flower bouquets, centerpiece arrangements, and bright bud vases. Make a clean cut at the base of the flowering stalk and store it in cool water.

The flowers of the zinnias are even edible! Harvest the petals in bloom and use them as garnishes on cakes, salads, and more. They are said to have a mild yet bitter taste.

About Persian Carpet Zinnia Garden Seeds

Zinnias are safe for humans to eat but may be toxic when consumed by animals like livestock or dogs. Contact your veterinarian if you have questions or think your pet may have consumed some.

These Zinnias can be found natively in South, North, and Central America, Australia, Italy, and even the West Indies. The genus zinnia pays homage to Johann Gottfried Zinn. Zinn was a German botanist who receives the credit for first reporting the flower in the 1750s before their transport back to Europe.

Expect 2-inch inch wide blossoms which stand alone on 1-1.5 foot tall flower stalks.

Zinnias are widely loved for attracting pollinating butterflies yet, also having amazing deer resistance!

Stories From Our Gardeners

"My mother-in-law grows zinnias almost every year. I am always shocked to see the blooms persisting way past any other flowering plant in Michigan. This variety is especially wonderful because of the sheer amount of blooms produced. It seems like only a hard frost could kill these outstanding annuals!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Organic Non-GMO Persian Carpet Zinnia Seeds Per Package:

1 g - Wholesale - Approximately 50 Seeds

0.25 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 625 Seeds

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1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 40,000 Seeds

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