MARIGOLD Seeds, Sparky Mix
MARIGOLD Seeds, Sparky Mix
Made and shipped by 99Heirlooms.com
Shipping is calculated per maker at checkout and is usually $8 to $15 for a single item. Add more from this maker to spread the cost.
Couldn't load pickup availability
Sparky Mix Marigold (Tagetes patula 'Sparky Mix') is an heirloom-type, open-pollinated French marigold producing a bright mix of orange, yellow, and red blooms on compact, bushy plants. Cheerful and long-flowering, it is also a classic companion plant.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Tagetes patula 'Sparky Mix'
- Type: Open-pollinated annual
- Mature height: 12 to 18 inches
- Bloom: Mixed orange, yellow, and red, all season
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
- Spacing: 8 to 10 inches
Best for
- Borders, edging, and containers
- Companion planting with vegetables
- Pollinator gardens
- Cut flowers and color spots
How to grow
Sow after the last frost in full sun and well-drained soil, spacing plants 8 to 10 inches apart. Keep moisture consistent during establishment. Deadhead spent blooms to keep flowers coming all season. Marigolds are easy, fast, and often planted near vegetables to deter pests.
About 99Heirlooms
99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.
Product facts
- Made by
- 99Heirlooms.com
- Size
- Price per unit