- A dwarf, compact mixture with large rounded flower heads. Excellent value for money mixture for cheerful bedding displays.
- Large, fully double flower heads on sturdy stems.
What you need to know:
- 1 x Mr Fothergills Marigold (African) Sahara Mixed Seeds
- Sow: February to April
- Flowering: June to October
- Indoors Sowing Guide: Sow indoors, a warm kitchen windowsill is all you need for starting these seeds. Sow 0.5cm (1/4") deep in trays of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20oC (60-68oF) is ideal. Keep the compost moist. The tray can be covered with clingfilm to preserve humidity, but remove when seedlings appear. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Transplant seedlings in tiny clumps 5cm (2") apart to other trays when large enough to handle. (Always handle by a leaf, never by the stem.) Grow on in cooler but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts). before planting out 30cm (1') apart, when frosts are over.
- Soil Type: Well drained, fertile
- Position: Full sun
- Hints & Tips: African Marigolds are day-length sensitive and so will not bloom under natural conditions until the longest day has passed.
- Approximate Maximum Height: 30cm
- Approximate Maximum Spread: 25cm
- Flower Colour: Mixed
- Hardiness & Longevity: Half Hardy Annual
- Pack Size: 60 Seeds
