Mr Fothergill's Marigold (African) Crackerjack
Tagetes erecta - Marigold (African) Crackerjack
$3.10
Item code:
5011775000350
The perfect bedding plant, this variety produces massive double blooms in striking shades of orange and yellow which continue throughout summer. A half hardy annual, flowering the same year. Prefers a sunny position.
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Growth Height — 75cm |
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Flower Colour — White |
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Flowering Period — Summer, Autumn, Spring |
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Light Requirements — Full sun |
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Soil Requirements — Well drained soil |
| Planting Advice | Sow in flowering position, thinning seedlings if necessary. Deadhead to prolong flowering season. In cooler seasons or climates you can also sow in pots or trays of seed compost. Maintain gentle warmth, and keep the compost moist, but not saturated. Thin (prick out) to other trays when seedlings are large enough to handle. Harden off before planting out in late spring. |
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| Watering needs | Keep the soil moist, but not saturated. |
| Pruning Advice | Deadhead your plant to prolong the flowering season. |