Persian Carpet Butterfly Zinnia Flower Seeds

Zinnia - Persian Carpet (Heirloom) - Zinnia elegans Annual - This carefree bedding and border zinnia weaves an intricate garden tapestry in sparkling south-of-the-border color combinations of cream, gold, chestnut, orange, burgundy and pale yellow with petal tips and circled centers in contrasting shades. A bed of the rounded starry blooms in their cheerful mosaic patterns brightens up any leafy corner, and bouquets of the fiesta-colored blossoms are charming on a patio supper table. Butterflies delight in Persian Carpet's nectar in summer-long display. Soil & Water: Zinnias grow readily in ordinary garden soil in full sun. For large and abundant flowers, thin before seedlings get crowded; adequate spacing and regular, even watering helps keep zinnias productive and discourages mildew. Pick when flower blossoms first open and petals are tight for longest vase life. Cut long stems well back into the plant to keep plants branching low and producing best blooms. Planting & Gr