Cape Marigold- Mix

Description

Bring a splash of vibrant color to your garden with the Cape Marigold 'Mix'. This colorful mix features a variety of cheerful hues, from sunny yellows and oranges to warm reds and rich golds, making it perfect for brightening up any flower bed, border, or container. Easy to grow and resistant to drought, this versatile and hardy annual is an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardening that still packs a punch of color throughout the growing season.

Features:

Vibrant Color Mix: Enjoy a stunning blend of orange, yellow, red, and gold blooms that create a dynamic display of colors all season long.

Drought Tolerant: Once established, Cape Marigold is highly resistant to drought, making it an ideal plant for low-maintenance, water-conscious gardens.

Long-Blooming: Flowers from spring to fall, ensuring a lengthy and lively addition to your garden for months.

Easy to Grow: Suitable for beginners, these marigolds are hardy, fast-growing, and easy to maintain with basic gardening care.

Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, supporting your garden's ecosystem.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Annual

Color: Mix of yellow, orange, red, and gold flowers

Height: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm)

Spread: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm)

Sunlight Requirement: Full sun

Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

Season: Blooms from spring to fall

Hardiness: USDA zones 9-11

Planting Depth: 1/4 inch (6 mm) deep

Spacing: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm) apart

Germination Time: 7-10 days

Uses: Excellent for flower beds, borders, containers, and hanging baskets.

Growing Tips:

Sowing: Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost, or sow directly outdoors in late spring after the risk of frost has passed.

Watering: While Cape Marigolds are drought tolerant, they will thrive with occasional deep watering during prolonged dry spells.

Deadheading: Removing spent blooms will encourage fresh growth and help extend the flowering period.