African Marigold (Tagetes Erecta Moonlight) 100 seeds (#1962)

Annual plant 35-50 cm high with large, full bright yellow-range flowers.
Blooms profusely and evenly from June to frost.
Perfect for rebates, borders, flowerbeds and boxes. It succeeds in any garden soil.
Approximately 100 seeds in 1g packet.

Genus - Tagetes
Species - Erecta
Variety - Moonlight
Common name - African Marigold
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 4 - 9
Height - 0,35 - 0,50 m
Spread - 0,30 m
Plant type - Annual Flower
Exposure - Full Sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil type - Medium rich, poor, well drained
Water requirements - Drought tolerant, average water
Landscape uses - Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Bloom season - June - October
Leaf / Flower color - Dark Green / Bright Yellow-Range

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of +18-+22C.
Sow 3mm deep.
Sowing Time inside: March-April, outside - May.
Germination usually takes 7-21 days.
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle.
Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm apart in full sun or part shade.