Country Value Marigold (French) Dwarf Double Mixed

Half Hardy Annual (HHA)

Full Sun

Suitable for Attracting Bees

Suitable for Attracting Butterflies

Suitable for Containers

Perfect for Pollination

Sow indoors in February to April

• In trays of seed compost
• Sow thinly with a fine layer of compost
• Firm gently and keep moist
• Cover tray with glass, polythene or propagator lid
• Keep at approx. 15-20°C (60-68°F)
• Seedlings appear 14-21 days
• Remove cover when seedlings appear
• Grow on  at approx 13-15°C (55-60°F)
• When large enough transplant 5cm (2in) apart
• Stand outside for a few days in May (avoid frost)
• Transplant 15cm (6in) apart in flowering position
• Flowers June to October
• Remove heads to prolong flowering
• Grow some plants in pots then plant out to fill gaps in the border

Sow outdoors in April to May

• In a prepared seed bed
• Sow thinly in rows 20cm (8in) apart
• Cover with fine soil
• Firm gently and keep moist
• When large enough thin to 15cm (6in) apart
• Keep moist and weed free
• Grow some plants in pots then plant out to fill gaps in the border