Marigold 'Sparky Mix'
Marigold 'Sparky Mix'
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Tagetes erecta
Beautiful companion plant for the garden with a colourful mix of bright double flowers in shades of orange, burnt orange and golden yellow - with an accent of bi-colour gold! Compact, drought tolerant with a long flowering season, we plant these with tomatoes and basil to help attract beneficial insects.
They look great planted in mass on the edge of a border and can handle full sun. Combining just as well in the flower border as the herb and vegetable, ‘Sparky’ is also a great choice for containers.
Long lasting in vases, it combines well with ‘Amethyst’ basil, ‘Mrs Burns Lemon’ basil and zinnias.
Certified Demeter Biodynamic and Certified Organic
SEED COUNT: 125 approx.
Germination: Lot#32546 98% June 2024
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Annual |
Full Sun | 30cm apart | 25-30cm | lightly cover | 4-7 days @ 24-27 degrees |
70-90 days |
TRANSPLANT (recommended) - Start seed indoors in trays 4-6 weeks before last frost, lightly covering seed. Harden-off and transplant out after last frost. For flowering in packs, sow 8 weeks before desired bloom time.
DIRECT SEED - After last frost, sow 1/4" deep. 2-3 seeds every 20-30cm. Thin to 1 plant. Pinching encourages branching.
NOTE - High temperatures can cause plants to stall, and temporarily decline in growth and bloom. Deadhead regularly to increase blooms.
HARVESTING/VASE LIFE - Harvest when ⅓-½ of the flowers on a spray are open. Will last 7-10 days in the vase.
