Marigold - African : Doubloon

Half-hardy Annual

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Bedding, Borders, Children, Pot Plants
• Height : 36 inches

Description

A weather resistant Marigold! Large fully double yellow blooms, standing up to rain and strong sunshine have been unheard of until now. Flowers lasting over a long period, whatever the weather. Ideal for giving height to your annual borders and as a cut flower. Height: 60-90cm (2-3ft).

 Customer Rating

Reviews
Exhibition Quality
By Christine A Jones 05-09-2011
This is a magnificent variety that offers value for money as the plants grow so big! No out of proportion flowers on stumpy plants here! I would describe the colour as more orange than lemon. I have won many prizes at local shows with this variety, it flowers its socks off all summer!

Marigold (African) Doubloon
By Farooq Ahmed Bhat 09-12-2011
Very delightful and good-looking flower for all summer season. It is very economical for cultivating this variety so for as commercial point of view, it gives a huge amount of flowers. Overall very good variety.

Sowing Instructions

Sow March to April in pots or trays of moist seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a constant temperature of between 20-25C (68-77F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 7-21 days.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30-45cm (12-18in) apart. For best results, provide a light, well-drained soil in full sun.