Description
Antigua Orange Marigold Seeds 5620.
Ultra-Compact Hybrid Plants Packed with Fully Double 7.5 cm Vibrant Orange Blooms.
Antigua Orange Marigold (Tagetes erecta) is a high-performance African marigold hybrid renowned for its neat, dwarf branching habit and outstanding weather tolerance. Reaching a compact height of just 25 cm, this variety produces magnificent, fully double orange flowers measuring 7.5 cm across that cover the plant from early summer straight through until autumn frost. Perfect for front-of-border displays, garden edgings, and patio containers, Antigua Orange offers uniform, long-lasting colour. Additionally, its distinctive aromatic foliage acts as a natural insect deterrent, making it an excellent companion plant for vegetable gardens and flower beds alike.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 5620
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Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta ‘Antigua Orange’
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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
De-winged for smooth and easy handling, Antigua Orange marigold seeds 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. Sow seeds 6 mm deep and keep soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge 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 a sunny location with well-draining soil. Deadhead spent blossoms regularly to promote continuous, heavy blooming throughout the entire season.
Why Antigua Orange Marigold Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want bold, fully double orange blooms on short, sturdy plants that withstand summer wind and rain, Antigua Orange is an outstanding choice. Its easy-to-handle seeds, natural pest-repellent qualities, and compact habit make it a low-maintenance favourite for Canadian borders, container pots, and vegetable garden plots.
