Marigold African Giant Crackerjack Mix

Marigold ‘African Giant Crackerjack Mix’ ( Tagetes erecta ), offered by seed company WH Perron

Marigold ‘African Giant Crackerjack Mix’ is a spectacular bloomer with impressive double flowers that can reach up to 15cm in diameter. Its bright hues, ranging from primrose to orange, will brighten up your gardens all summer long. The compact, neat, floriferous plants are ideal for borders, containers or as cut flowers. Perfect for adding colour and structure to your landscapes.

Maturity: 8 to 9 weeks
Germination: 5 to 8 days
Sowing temperature: 22C
Height: 90 cm
Spread: 30 to 45 cm
Color: Assorted colors
Formulation:Raw
Latin name: Tagetes erecta
Use: Cut flowers, containers, hanging baskets, flower beds
Flowering: June to September

Cultivation method:

Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or directly into the ground after the last frost. Plant in well-drained, rich soil with full sun exposure for best flowering. Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow for proper development. Water spacingly and deadhead to encourage continued, abundant flowering.

Bring grandeur and elegance to your gardens with the ‘African Giant Crackerjack Mix’ marigold, a towering and beautiful variety that will impress any flower lover!