African Marigold (Tagetes Erecta High mix) 100 seeds (#2015)

Description African Marigold (Tagetes Erecta High mix) 100 seeds (#2015)

An annual plant, 60-100 cm tall, with full, large orange, gold and yellow flowers. It blooms profusely and evenly from June to October.
Perfect for borders, borders, flowerbeds, containers and cut flowers.
The plant is well suited to a mostly sunny position, and fairly well draining soil. Overly fertile soil may cause the plants to become bushy and produce less flowers. They can be planted out when there's no more risk of frosts.
Regular deadheading will help plants look and flower their best.
As an added benefit, research suggests that marigold roots emit a substance that deters root nematodes, so they make fine companion plants for nematode-susceptible vegetables.
Approximately 100 seeds in 1g packet.

Genus - Tagetes
Species - Erecta
Variety - High mix
Common name - African Marigold
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 4 - 9
Height - 0,60 - 1 m
Spread - 0,40 m
Plant type - Annual
Exposure - Full Sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil type - Medium rich, poor, well drained
Water requirements - Drought tolerant, average water
Landscape uses - Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border
Bloom season - June - October
Leaf / Flower color - Dark Green / Yellow, lemon, Orange, Gold

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of +15-20C.
Sow 3 mm deep.
Sowing Time: February-April.
Germination usually takes 10-20 days.
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle.
Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30 cm apart in full sun or part shade.