500mg Sparky Mixture Marigold Seeds - Vibrant French Marigolds with Bold Orange & Red Blooms

Sparky Mixture Marigold is a lively French marigold variety prized for its bold, bi-colored blooms in shades of orange, red, and yellow. These compact, bushy plants produce a profusion of flowers throughout the season, adding vibrant color to garden beds, borders, containers, and edging. The Sparky Mixture is a favorite for its ability to attract beneficial insects and its tolerance of various growing conditions, making it a versatile choice for many gardens.

Easy to grow from seed, these marigolds are well-suited for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Their cheerful flowers and fern-like foliage provide season-long interest and can be used as cut flowers or companion plants in vegetable gardens.

Plant Features

• Produces striking bi-colored flowers in orange, red, and yellow
• Compact, bushy growth habit ideal for borders and containers
• Long bloom season from summer until frost
• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects
• Easy to grow from seed, suitable for beginners

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Tagetes patula
• Plant Type: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; water regularly but avoid overwatering
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
• Bloom Season: Summer to fall
• Mature Height: 8-12 inches
• Spacing: 8-10 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Sparky Mixture marigold seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost, or directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil and keep moist until germination, which typically occurs in 7-14 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C). Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, thin or transplant to 8-10 inches apart. Marigolds thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. These plants are relatively pest-resistant and low-maintenance.

What's Included

500mg of Sparky Mixture Marigold seeds (Tagetes patula).