Marigold – Crackerjack Mix

Tagetes erecta
Heirloom.
Annual.
Popular early blooming heirloom variety. This african marigold mix features free flowering very large 5+ inch double blooms in bright shades of gold, yellow, and orange which it produces in abundance on tall bushy plants. It will bloom repeatedly throughout summer until frost in the fall. Easy to grow. Adds bright color to flower beds, borders, edgings, and vegetable gardens, as well as beautiful as a cut flower in bouquets. It is open pollinated, easy to grow, and fragrant. Tall variety adds beautiful color in landscapes!
Sowing: Direct surface sow seeds in the spring after danger of frost. Cover lightly. Plant in full sun to partial shade. It grows best in well drained soil. Or start inside 4-6 weeks before planting outside. Keep moist for 10-12 days after planting.
Height: 36 inches Spacing: 12 inches Blooms: Spring-Fall
Germination: 7-10 days Moisture: Water regularly. Do not over water Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well drained moderetely fertile soil.
Information: Some gardeners plant Marigolds to repel insects from their vegetable gardens. Reported to have strong aroma to deter unwanted garden insects.