Description
Marvel II Orange Marigold Seeds 5601 – African Type. Hybrid. Annual.
Approx. 20 seeds/pkt (300 seeds/gram)
High-Impact Orange Blooms on Sturdy, Uniform Plants.
The Marvel II Orange is our top-performing intermediate African Marigold (Tagetes erecta), celebrated for its incredible speed and vibrance. This hybrid variety can begin showcasing its brilliant colour in as little as 60 days from sowing. Expect a spectacular display of massive 15 cm blooms set against deep green, uniform foliage. Reaching 35–40 cm in height, these robust plants offer excellent weather tolerance and are a perfect choice for mass plantings, formal borders, or large garden containers.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 5601
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Type: Hybrid African Marigold (Annual)
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Seed Style: De-winged for effortless handling and sowing
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Flower Size: 15 cm; vivid orange
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Height: 35–40 cm
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Features: Fast-blooming; highly uniform; excellent resistance to wind and rain.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Marigolds are famous for being “worry-free” annuals, making them ideal for gardeners of all skill levels.
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Sow Indoors: For an early burst of colour, start seeds in a soilless mix 6 weeks before the last frost. Maintain a temperature of 20°C for a 7–10 day germination period.
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Sow Outdoors: Direct seed into the garden in mid to late May. Sow 6 mm deep and keep the soil consistently moist until sprouts appear.
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Transplanting: Once seedlings reach 5–8 cm in height, thin or transplant them to 25 cm apart.
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Care: Choose a site with Full Sun. While these hybrids are robust, regularly deadheading (removing spent flowers) will significantly prolong the blooming period well into the autumn.
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Garden Benefit: Marigolds produce a unique scent known to naturally repel various garden pests. They are a classic “companion plant” for protecting vegetable gardens from unwanted insects.
Why Marvel II Orange Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want the dramatic look of a giant African Marigold without the “floppy” habit of taller varieties, Marvel II Orange is the ideal solution. The de-winged seeds make planting a breeze, and the rapid growth ensures your garden is filled with vivid orange blooms while other varieties are still catching up. These marigolds provide a reliable, low-maintenance ribbon of colour that performs beautifully in the variable Canadian summer.
