Pinwheel Marigold (Tagetes patula) - A cheerful, compact annual known for its distinctive, pinwheel-like blooms and vibrant garden colour. The flowers feature striking combinations of golden yellow, orange and deep reddish mahogany, with contrasting markings that give each bloom its characteristic pinwheel appearance. Growing approximately 20–30 cm (8–12 inches) tall, plants form neat, bushy mounds of finely divided, aromatic green foliage. Flowering from summer until frost, Pinwheel Marigolds bring lasting colour to garden borders, containers and vegetable gardens. Their bright blooms also attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.
50 seeds per package
Growing Information: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last spring frost. Sow seeds 3–5 mm (⅛–¼") deep in moist seed-starting mix and keep warm (21-25°C / 70-77°F). Keep soil moist but not soggy. Germination usually occurs in 5–14 days. Harden off seedlings and transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed, spacing 20-25 cm (8-10") apart. Seeds can also be direct-sown after the last frost. Grow in full sun in well-drained soil. Water regularly until established and remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. Annual.
Days to Germination: 5 - 14
Plant Spacing: 8-12" (20-30cm)
Plant Height: 36" - 42" (90cm - 120cm)
Features:
Half Hardy Annual
Hardiness Zones: 2 - 11
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Attracts Bees & Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Heat & Drought Resistant
Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets
