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Marigold Seeds - Description
- Pack of French Marigold Seeds
- Variety: Honeycomb
- Size of Pack: approx. 100 Seeds
- Flower: Golden Yellow Petals With Subtle Dot of Mahogany
- Will Self-Seed Giving Flowers Every Year
- A half hardy annual
- Flowers the same year as sown
- Prolific fully double, richly coloured blooms
- Reliable and long-lasting
- Ideal for beds, borders and pots
- Quality seeds from Mr Fothergills
Marigold Seeds - Sowing Tips
- Sow:
- Indoors: from Feb to April
- Outdoors: from April to May
- Water well
- Place in warm position (15-20°c is ideal)
- Flowers: June to Oct
- Plant out: when frosts are over (May to June)
- Always handle seedlings by the leaf, not the stem
- Grow in full sun
- Deadhead for continuous flowers
- See images or 'How to Grow' tab for full growing instructions
Marigold Seeds- Uses
- Position at front of borders
- Can be grown in containers or hanging baskets
- Attracts beneficial insects
- Plant with vegetables to repel certain pests including eelworm, nematodes, cucumber beetle & bean beetle
- Companion plants: Dwarf Ivies, Asters, Phlox & Petunias
Marigold Seeds - Advantages
- Long flowering season
- Will self-seed
- Wonderful developed flowers
- One pack of seed produces several plants
- Easy to grow & quick to germinate
- Can be sown directly outdoors
- On sale at a low price
- Clear, easy to follow growing instructions
- Great for beginner gardeners
