French Marigold 'Favourite' single - 150 seeds (Tagetes Patula nana)

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French Marigold (Tagetes Patula Single Favourite Red) - This Disco variety has bright red color on compact, well-branched, early-blooming plants. The 2 1/4-inch red blooms dazzle in festive and they arise in tremendous numbers on these compact yet well-branched 11 inch (30 cm) plants. Marigolds will attract bees and butterflies.  Very fragrant flowers with even scented foliage.  Heat tolerant flowers which bloom from spring through late summer. These annuals are robust, trouble-free plants that establish easily from flower seeds. This French marigold only reaches 11 inches (30 cm) in height making an excellent garden performer  

SOWING:
Season: Annual

Sow: March - May

Height: 11 inches (30 cm)

Bloom Season: Spring through autumn

Bloom Color: Red

Environment: Full sun

Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 5.6 - 6.5

Germ temperature: 20-21C (70 - 75F)

Light Required: Yes

Depth: Press seed into soil and lightly cover

Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination

Plant Spacing: 20cm (8 inches) 

Marigold - Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Dead-head to prolong flowering and water freely during dry seasons. The densely double flower heads of the African marigolds tend to rot in wet seasons. In containers, use a loam-based potting compost (No. 2); during the growing season, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer weekly.


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Data sheet

Color
Red
Height
Up to 30cm (11.8in)
Moisture
Medium
Ideal for
Beds & borders
Pots & containers
Sunlight
Full sun
Scented
Scented
Sowing month
April
March
May
Insect repellent
Yes

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