Marigold - French : Double Mr Majestic

Half Hardy Annual
T&M Exclusive

• Flowers in : All summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Baskets, Bedding, Containers
• Special Features : Edible Flowers
• Height : 8 inches

Description

Since first introducing the everpopular, single-flowered Mr. Majestic in 1996, Thompson & Morgan's flower breeders have been striving to produce this very eye-catching and impressive 'double' relative. The result is these strong, bushy plants which become smothered in fully-double blooms with wonderful golden and mahogany stripes, flowering freely in borders and containers. Under extreme conditions, an occasional, yet equally attractive, single flower may be produced. Height: 30cm (12in).

Sowing Instructions

Sow seed on the surface of good, free-draining, seed compost. Cover seeds with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag and place at a termperature of 20-30C (68-86F) 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.