Marigold Lemon Drop – Item #185

$2.19

A compact, bushy plant loaded with bright sunny-yellow flowers. A good choice for containers and borders. Quick to bloom from seed. Rarely bothered by heat or insects.

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Additional information

Weight .40 g
Dimensions .125 × 3.25 × 4.5 in

Planting & Harvesting

Seed Depth: 1/4″ (6mm)

Spacing: 2″ (5cm)

Sprouts In: 5-7 days

Thinning: 5″ (13cm)

Start outdoors in a sunny location in spring after all danger of frost, or in late summer in mild climates. Or start indoors four to six weeks before transplanting. Keep young plants evenly moist until established.

Remove faded flowers to encourage more blossoms. Marigolds require only minimal fertilizer for best flowering.

Additional Information

Botanical Name: Tagetes patula nana

Height: 6-10″ (15-25cm)

Bloom Period: summer

Type: annual