African Yellow Marigold Seeds for Planting – Large yellow blooms for 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 0.2-0.5 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; avoid overhead watering
- Ideal Temperature 18-24°C
- Blooming Time 45-70 days after sowing; blooms summer to autumn
- Suitable For Garden beds, borders, containers, edging
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Deadhead to extend flowering; Pinch back to encourage bushier habit
Description
African Yellow Marigold is an annual flowering plant with large yellow blooms. It is suitable for garden beds, borders, containers and edging. Sow 0.2-0.5 cm deep and space plants 20-30 cm apart in full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Water at soil level when the topsoil begins to dry, avoiding overhead watering. Expect germination in 5-10 days, thrive at 18-24°C, and see blooms from 45-70 days after sowing, flowering through summer to autumn. Deadhead and pinch back to extend and strengthen growth.