The favourite flower of Hans Heysen, zinnias are back in fashion! With large double blooms in red, pink, orange, rose, yellow, scarlet, coral and ivory, this new compact variety is bright beyond Heysen's wildest dreams. Originally discovered by the Spanish in Mexico, zinnias were popular late 19th century. Breeding began in earnest in the 1920's but it was not until 1970 that new exciting strains were developed. Since then the trend has been toward compact varieties. 'Carousel' grows 30cms and w...
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