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Lemon Drop Marigold
Lemon Drop Marigold
Lemon Drop Marigold
Lemon Drop Marigold

Lemon Drop Marigold

Flower

Regular price $4.45 $4.45 Sale

Lemon Drop Marigold (Tagetes patula) First offered in the late 1930’s by Burpee's, these semi-compact dwarf plants produce beautiful double 2“ yellow flowers. Makes outstanding border plants, blooming from early summer until frost. These are tough little French marigolds that can withstand all of the turbulent weather dynamics of the Maritimes. They are the first of the Marigolds to flower, around 50-55 days here on our Nova Scotia farm. 

50 seeds per packet $4.45

 

Planting Instructions: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Broadcast seed on top of soil, lightly cover and place dome or plastic film until emergence. Keep under full light and harden plants off 7-10 days before lining out.

Days to Sprout:  5 - 14

Plant Spacing: 12" (30cm)

Plant Height: 18" - 30" (45cm - 75cm)

 

Features:

Hardiness Zones: 2b Half Hardy Annual 

Bloom Time: Summer to Fall

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Attracts Bees & Butterflies

Deer Resistant

Heat & Drought Resistant

Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets