Ferry-Morse Marigold Seeds - Crackerjack Mixed Colors

Crackerjack Mixed Colors Marigold is a half-hardy annual that features bright shades of orange, gold, yellow and primrose. These bold and vibrant flowers will light up your garden, providing a splash of color to your outdoor space!

Crackerjack Marigold seeds develop huge flowers with gracefully overlapping petals that bloom from midsummer to the first frost. Robust blooms make every garden look it's best for the entire growing season, from sweltering summer days to the cooler chill of autumn.

• Non-Neonic: Safe for Bees
• Good For Pollinators
• Grows Best In: Full Sun/Partial Shade
• Days to Germination: 5-8 Days
• Growing Height: 24-36"
• Water Needs: Average (1-2/week)

• Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds and Pollinators, Pet Friendly
• Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta
• Approximate Number of Seeds Per Packet: 130
• Plant Type: Flower
• Plant Lifecycle: Annual
• Pelleted Seed Count: 70-110
• Fill Weight: 0.3 gram
• Days To Bloom: 45-60 Days
• Landscape Use: Bedding
• Disease Resistance: Deer Resistance
• Tolerance: Heat Tolerant/Drought Tolerant
• Growing Seasons: Spring/Summer/Fall
• Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Summer/Fall

After all danger of frost, sow Crackerjack Mixed Colors Marigold seeds in open ground well exposed. Cover with 0.25" of soil. For earlier bloom, start indoors in flats, about 6-8 weeks before last frost. Cover with 0.25" of soil. When plants are 2" high, thin or transplant. Before transplanting, harden off the seedling.

• Planting Depth: 0.25"
• Seed Spacing: Sow Crackerjack Mixed Colors Marigold seeds roughly 12-14" apart

Marigolds are very effective for backgrounds. Lovely and long-lasting as cut flowers. If using as cut flowers, remove foliage to prevent it from rotting in the water.