How to Sow and Plant
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Sow tall African marigold seeds indoors from mid-March to April or directly outdoors between mid-April and June on a prepared seedbed. Once seedlings reach 5-6 weeks, transplant them to their permanent spot spaced about 35 x 35 cm apart. Choose a sunny location for planting. Thin seedlings after emergence to ensure healthy growth. Regularly remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming. These plants flourish best when given ample light and space, making them ideal for creating vibrant, towering displays in garden borders and flower beds throughout the summer months.
Tall African marigolds thrive in sunny locations with well-drained soil, rewarding gardeners with vibrant, giant orange blooms. Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering from early summer to autumn. Space plants about 35 cm apart to ensure good air circulation, which helps prevent disease. These marigolds grow up to 70 cm tall, making them perfect for garden borders and flower beds. Water moderately, avoiding waterlogging, and consider adding organic mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. With consistent care, these striking marigolds will brighten your outdoor spaces with long-lasting, eye-catching color.
Sow Tall African Marigold seeds indoors from mid-March to April or directly outdoors from mid-April to June. Transplant seedlings after 5-6 weeks, spacing them 35 cm apart for optimal growth. Choose a sunny location to encourage vigorous flowering. Regularly remove spent blooms to extend the vibrant flowering period from June to October. These tall marigolds reach up to 70 cm, making them ideal for brightening borders and flower beds with their large, double orange flowers. Consistent care ensures a stunning, long-lasting display throughout summer and early autumn.
What is the typical height of the Tall African Marigold Tagetes Erecta Hawaii Orange plants?
These marigolds grow up to 70 cm tall, making them ideal for creating vibrant displays in garden borders and flower beds.
When should I sow Tall African Marigold seeds for best growth?
You can sow the seeds indoors from mid-March to April or directly outdoors between mid-April and June on a prepared seedbed.
What are the ideal growing conditions for these marigolds?
They thrive in sunny locations with well-drained soil, spaced about 35 cm apart to ensure good air circulation and healthy growth.
How can I encourage continuous flowering throughout the season?
Regularly remove spent flowers (deadhead) to promote prolonged blooming from early summer through autumn.
What do the flowers of this marigold variety look like?
They produce large, double bright orange blooms that are eye-catching and perfect for adding color to garden borders.
How should I care for these plants to keep them healthy?
Provide moderate watering without waterlogging, ensure ample sunlight, and consider using organic mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
