AFRICAN MARIGOLD FANTASTIC SEEDS

Description

AFRICAN MARIGOLD FANTASTIC SEEDS

AFRICAN MARIGOLD FANTASTIC SEEDS A tall African type marigold producing robust vigorous plants and stunning flowers with long, narrow, in-curved petals clustered together to give the effect of a large fluffy head.  Dark Green attractive foliage with flowers in a mix of yellow and orange shades.  Height 70-80 cm .  Very easy to propagate half hardy annual

Cultivation Advice 

Days To Germination:  5-8
Planting Depth:  1/4 – 1/2 inch
Spacing, Plant:  12-18 inches
Plant Height:  32 inches
Light:  Sunny Location

• For early bloom, start indoors in a sunny window, or under cover with warmth 4-6 weeks before transplanting outdoors.  Planting depth 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
• Thin and transplant to trays when large enough to handle, growing on under cooler conditions and steadily acclimatising outside after all danger of frost has passed.
• Protect from slugs and snails whilst young.
• May require staking when fully mature.
• Best in a warm sunny position  with well-drained soil.