Red Marietta Marigold Flower

The Seed Savers Exchange - Listed by many companies earlier this century as Mexican Hybrids. Beautiful semi-double flowers with mahogany, orange, gold, cream, and many bi-colored blossoms. Very good for cutting. Resists mildew. AAS winner in 1952. Annual, 24-28" tall.

Characteristics: 

Open-Pollinated

Annual plants grow to 12-18 inches tall

Bright red and orange flowers

Classic marigold scent

Productive and excellent for garden borders

250 Seeds

Instructions -Sow seeds outdoors 2 weeks before the last frost.  They prefer full sun and can do ok in partial shade especially in hot climates.  They like well-balanced slightly dry soil. 

Sow 1/8" Deep

Germination 4-10 days

Thin 10-12" apart

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