Description
Antigua Primrose Marigold Seeds 5625.
Compact Hybrid Plants Bursting with Fully Double 7.5 cm Soft Primrose-Yellow Blooms.
Antigua Primrose Marigold (Tagetes erecta) is an exceptional African marigold hybrid renowned for its elegant, pale primrose-yellow blooms and neat, naturally dwarf branching habit. Reaching a compact height of 25 cm, this sturdy variety produces massive, fully double blossoms measuring 7.5 cm across that fill the compact plants from early summer straight through until autumn frost. Ideal for low borders, garden edgings, and patio containers, Antigua Primrose combines refined pastel colour with improved weather tolerance and uniform growth. Like other marigolds, its distinctive scent helps deter common garden pests, making it a functional companion plant for flower beds and vegetable gardens alike.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 5625
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Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta ‘Antigua Primrose’
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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 Primrose 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 date using a soil-less seed-starting mix. Plant 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 germination occurs in roughly 7 days.
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Thinning & Spacing: Thin or space 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 encourage continuous, non-stop blooming through the entire season.
Why Antigua Primrose Marigold Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want soft, creamy primrose-yellow double blooms on sturdy, rain-tolerant dwarf plants, Antigua Primrose is an outstanding choice. Its easy seed handling, natural pest-repellent qualities, and compact habit make it a low-maintenance favourite for Canadian borders, container pots, and vegetable garden plots.
