Marigold, Brocade Mixed Colors
Item 183
Tagetes patula nana double. Annual.
Compact, bushy plant loaded with deep orange and bright gold blossoms. Great for patio containers, mass plantings or mixed with other summer annuals. Flowers from early summer till frost. Rarely bothered by heat or insects.
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1/4″ (6mm)
Spacing: 2″ (5cm)
Sprouts In: 5-7 days
Thinning: 8-10″ (20-25cm)
Start outdoors in a sunny location in spring after all danger of frost, or in late summer in mild climates. Or start indoors four to six weeks before transplanting. Keep young plants evenly moist until established.
Remove faded flowers to encourage more blossoms. Marigolds require only minimal fertilizer for best flowering.