African Purple Marigold Seeds for Planting – Colorful blooms for Home Garden and Plant Collections
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Flower Seeds
- Plant Type Annual Flowering Plant
- Germination Time 5-10 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 20-30 cm
- Sunlight Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Soil Type Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Watering Water at soil level when topsoil begins drying
- Ideal Temperature 18-24°C
- Blooming Time 45-70 days after sowing; blooms summer to frost
- Suitable For Garden beds, borders, containers
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Deadhead to extend flowering; provide support if tall varieties appear leggy
Description
African Purple Marigold is an annual flowering plant. It is suitable for garden beds, borders and containers. Sow 0.5-1 cm deep and space 20-30 cm apart in full sun with well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Expect germination in 5-10 days and blooming 45-70 days after sowing, with blooms from summer to frost. Water at soil level when the topsoil begins drying, and deadhead to extend flowering; provide support if tall varieties appear leggy. Ideal temperature 18-24°C.