Marigold African Crackerjack
Tagetes erecta
Annual. Marigolds never go out of style! If you want a large flowering marigold, Crackerjack is a superior variety with a mounding form, consistent height, and sturdy flower stalks. Majestic 4" blooms in tangerine orange, rich gold, and lemony yellow will brighten up your flower bed, path edges, and large container plantings. They make radiant long-lasting cut flowers and are easy to grow from seed. For a dazzling contrast, plant next to blue or dark purple flowers such as Salvia, Alyssum Oriental Nights, Bachelor Button Black Magic, or Hollyhock The Watchman. Deer resistant.
Full sun. Blooms late spring to fall.
Height: 2' - 3' tall
Days to Emerge: 5 - 7
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 8 seeds every 18"
Thinning: When 1" tall thin to 1 every 18"
When to sow outside: 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost.
When to start inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost.
Artist: Carolyn Crawford