{"product_id":"25-golden-guardian-marigold-seeds-tagetes-patula-bright-orange-golden-flowers","title":"25 Golden Guardian Marigold Seeds - Tagetes patula Bright Orange-Golden Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Guardian Marigold is a compact, free-flowering annual prized for its bright orange-golden blooms and dependable garden performance. The double flowers create a cheerful display in beds, borders, containers, and vegetable gardens, where they are often planted as companion plants. Plants grow quickly from seed and bloom over a long season, adding warm color and a classic cottage-garden look to any sunny planting area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese seeds are easy to sow directly outdoors after the last frost or started earlier indoors for a head start. Golden Guardian Marigold is a versatile choice for gardeners who want reliable color with minimal fuss, whether planted in mass displays, edging, or mixed annual borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright orange-golden double blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, bushy growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering season from summer into fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell suited to beds, borders, and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOften used as a companion plant in vegetable gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tagetes patula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, moderately fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly but avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact and bushy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow seeds directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, or start them indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost date. Cover seeds lightly with about 1\/4 inch of soil and keep the planting area evenly moist until germination. Thin or transplant seedlings so they are spaced 8 to 12 inches apart, giving each plant room to develop a full, bushy shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGolden Guardian Marigold performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry spells, but allow the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings. Remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming and maintain a tidy appearance throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e25 Golden Guardian Marigold seeds (Tagetes patula).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795554238774,"sku":"FOLIA2-504","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7178534657_2udc.jpg?v=1792671569","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/25-golden-guardian-marigold-seeds-tagetes-patula-bright-orange-golden-flowers","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}