Red Marietta Marigold Flower
The Seed Savers Exchange – Listed by many companies earlier this century as Mexican Hybrids. Beautiful semi-double flowers with mahogany, orange, gold, cream, and many bi-colored blossoms. Very good for cutting. Resists mildew. AAS winner in 1952. Annual, 24-28″ tall.
Characteristics:Â
Open-Pollinated
Annual plants grow to 12-18 inches tall
Bright red and orange flowers
Classic marigold scent
Productive and excellent for garden borders
250 Seeds
Instructions -Sow seeds outdoors 2 weeks before the last frost. They prefer full sun and can do ok in partial shade especially in hot climates. They like well-balanced slightly dry soil.Â
Sow 1/8″ Deep
Germination 4-10 days
Thin 10-12″ apart
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