Description

Estimated seeds: 40 per pack

African Marigold Spun Yellow Dwarf is an old, popular variety. These compact plants produce abundant, softly ruffled lemon-yellow double blooms with a neat dwarf habit — perfect for borders, edging, containers and mass displays. They’re low-maintenance, fast to flower and add bold, long-lasting colour to beds and pots.

Sow indoors in February–March at 18–24 °C in trays. Prick out the seedlings after three to six weeks. At the end of April, the plants can be transplanted into a greenhouse or under plastic. After mid-May, you can also plant them outdoors in a sunny, wind-protected spot. Flowering typically begins about 8–12 weeks after sowing and continues for months with regular deadheading (spring sowing flowers March–June; autumn sowing flowers November–February in milder areas).

Germination temperature: 18 – 24 °C.
Germination time in open ground/seedbed: 7 – 15 days.
Sowing depth: 0.5 – 1 cm
Distance between the lines: 30 – 40 cm
Distance on the line: 20 – 25 cm
Sowing density: 2 – 6 g / are (approx.)
Number of seeds per gram: ~200 – 300 seeds (approx.)
Lifespan (seed viability): 3 years (store cool & dry)
Location: Full sun, well-drained soil; ideal for beds, borders and containers.