French Marigold (Tagetes erecta Court Jester) 100 seeds (#2245)

Annual plant 50 cm high with single flowers 5 cm in diameter, yellow-maroon color.
Blooms profusely and evenly from June to October. Perfect for flowerbeds, flower beds and containers. It succeeds in any garden soil.
Approximately 100 seeds in 0,5g packet.

Genus - Tagetes
Species - erecta
Variety - Court Jester
Common name - French Marigold
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 4 - 9
Height - 0,50 m
Spread - 0,50 m
Plant type - Annual flower
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil type - Rich, well drained
Water requirements - Average
Landscape uses - Bowls, containers on balconies, graves and borders.
Bloom season - June - October
Leaf / Flower color - Green / Yellow to crimson

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of +20-25C.
Sowing depth: 3mm.
Sowing Time: March-April.
Germination usually takes 7-21 days at +18C.
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.