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Tagetes patula Durango Red
1 packet (45 seeds) @ $2.95
Catalog Code: 6726
Tagetes patula Durango Red
Half-hardy Annual
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 10 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Edible flowers
- Ideal for: Bedding, Children, Cut Flower, Patio, Tubs
Description
An outstanding French Marigold because of the wonderful anemone-like flowers of mahogany-red.
Their garden performance, uniformity, early flowering and basal branching make them a summer garden necessity.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost or outdoors after last frost |
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Sow at 21 -24C (70-75F) in a good seed sowing mix.
Just cover the seed with sowing mix and keep the mix damp but not wet.
Germination usually takes 5-14 days.
Growing Instructions
When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow in cooler conditions.
Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost 18in apart in a sunny spot.
Aftercare Instructions
Deadhead regualrly to promote blooming.
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