Marigold patula x erecta Zenith Mixed F1 Hybrid
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer to first frost
- Position: Full sun
- Height: 14 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Containers
Description
The best ever bedding Marigold!
Zenith is an Afro-French Hybrid, resulting in plants producing more flowers than almost as large as an African Marigold.
Very bushy and vigorous plants producing masses of large crested or carnation-like flowers, in a wide range of yellows, reds, oranges and bicolour shades.
Outstanding weather resistance.
Ideal for planting en-masse creating the 'wow' factor in borders or containers.
Height: 30-35cm (12-14in).
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | March to April. |
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| Sowing depth: | Cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. |
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Sow seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays.
Keep at a temperature of between 21-25C (70-75F).
After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination.
Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination usually takes 7-21 days.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays.
Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
For best results, provide any ordinary, well-drained soil in full sun.
