Marigold Seeds – African Mix

Bring vibrant color and lush beauty to your garden with Marigold Seeds – African Mix. These easy-to-grow annuals produce large, full blooms in striking shades of yellow, orange, and gold. Known for their resilience and bright display, African marigolds thrive in sunny areas and are perfect for borders, flower beds, and containers. Their strong fragrance naturally deters garden pests, making them both beautiful and practical.

Features:

• Produces large, double blooms in mixed vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and gold

• Excellent for garden borders, pots, and landscape displays

• Hardy, heat-tolerant, and easy to cultivate

• Naturally repels common garden insects and pests

• Attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees

• Suitable for all gardeners, from beginners to experts

Specifications:

• Common Name: African Marigold

• Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta

• Plant Type: Annual

• Bloom Color: Mixed (yellow, orange, gold)

• Plant Height: 12–36 inches (30–90 cm)

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid overwatering

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Bloom: 60–80 days from sowing

• Best Growing Season:

  • Sowing Indoors: Late winter to early spring (February–April)

  • Transplant Outdoors: After last frost (April–May)

  • Bloom Season: Summer to fall (June–October)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)

• Spacing: 10–12 inches apart

• Temperature for Germination: 70–75°F (21–24°C)