Marigold - French : Citrus Mixed

Half-hardy Annual

• Flowers in : Summer
• Ideal for : Borders
• Special Features : Edible Flowers
• Height : 30 inches

Description

A stunning mixture of vibrant orange, with a delightful gold and yellow bicolour. Tall bushy plants produce masses of single blooms that will look stunning planted en-masse, adding height and colour to your displays all summer.

Height 60-75cm (24-30in)

Sowing Instructions

Sow March to May on the surface of good, free-draining, seed sowing compost. Cover seeds with a fine sprinkling of vermiculite or seed sowing compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag and place at a temperature of 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which usually takes 7-21 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 37-45cm (15-18in) apart.

Aftercare

Prefers any well-drained soil in full sun.