Add vibrant color and charm to your garden with Mixed African Marigold Flowers, an heirloom variety known for its bright, cheerful blooms and robust growth. This non-GMO plant thrives in full sun and is perfect for borders, containers, flower beds, and cottage gardens. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, African Marigolds provide long-lasting blooms and a striking display throughout the season.
Features & Specifications
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Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
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Flower Color: Mixed colors – yellow, orange, red, and bi-color varieties
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Growth Habit: Upright, bushy form
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Height: 12 – 36 inches depending on variety
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Bloom Season: Summer through fall
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Uses: Borders, containers, flower beds, cottage gardens
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Seed Quality: Heirloom, Non-GMO, high germination rate
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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Sowing Time: Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost passes.
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Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
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Light Needs: Full sun for optimal growth and vibrant blooms.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface; press gently and cover very lightly.
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Spacing: 8 – 12 inches apart for healthy, bushy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; moderate watering once established.
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Care Tips: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooms; minimal maintenance required.