Description
Antigua Mixed Marigold Seeds 5635.
Compact Hybrid Plants Loaded with Large 7.5 cm Double Blooms in Yellow, Gold, Primrose, and Orange.
Antigua Mixed Marigold (Tagetes erecta) is a premium African marigold hybrid series celebrated for its neat, naturally dwarf branching habit and exceptional weather tolerance. Growing to a tidy, compact height of 25 cm, these sturdy plants are topped with massive, fully double 7.5 cm blossoms in a harmonious palette of bright yellow, rich gold, soft primrose, and deep orange. Ideal for front-of-border plantings, patio pots, and walkway edgings, Antigua Mixed offers uniform growth and non-stop summer colour. Additionally, its aromatic foliage serves as a natural pest deterrent, making it a functional companion plant throughout vegetable patches and flower beds.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 5635
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Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta ‘Antigua Mix’
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Type: Hybrid Annual
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Height: 25 cm
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Plant Spacing: Thin or transplant to 25 cm apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Average, well-draining garden soil
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Germination: Approx. 7–10 days
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Seed Depth: 6 mm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 20 seeds per packet (300 seeds per gram; de-winged for easy handling)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Seeds have had their wings removed for smooth, easy handling. They can be direct sown outdoors in late spring or started indoors for earlier mid-summer blooms.
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Indoor Starting (Recommended for Early Blooms): Sow seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last expected spring frost using a soil-less seed-starting mix. Sow seeds 6 mm deep and maintain a temperature of 20°C for the 7 to 10 day germination period. Grow on under lights at slightly cooler temperatures before hardening off and transplanting outdoors after all frost danger has passed.
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Direct Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in mid to late May once soil has warmed. Plant seeds 6 mm deep and keep soil consistently moist until germination occurs in about 7 days.
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Thinning & Spacing: Space or thin young seedlings 25 cm apart when they reach 5 to 8 cm in height.
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Care & Maintenance: Plant in full sun with well-draining soil. Deadhead spent blossoms regularly to promote continuous, heavy blooming straight through until autumn frost.
Why Antigua Mixed Marigold Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want a vibrant mixture of large, fully double marigold blossoms on short, rain-resistant plants, Antigua Mixed is a top-tier choice. Its simple seed-handling, natural pest-repelling qualities, and uniform dwarf habit make it a low-maintenance favourite for Canadian container plantings, borders, and garden beds.
