Mr Fothergills 20162 Flower Seeds, Marigold (French) Dwarf Double Mixed

Product Description Marigold French Dwarf Double Mixed Seeds by Mr. Fothergill's. Free-flowering and reliable. Excellent value for money, mixture of brightly coloured dwarf marigolds. Height: 20 cm/8-inch Plant Class: Half Hardy Annual (HHA) Habit: Dwarf Bushy Ground Cover. Useful Information: Full sun; Suitable for attracting Bees; Suitable for attracting Butterflies; Suitable for containers; Perfect for Pollination Sow and Grow: Sow indoors for surest results, February-April, 0.5 cm (1/4-inch) deep, in trays of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20 degree C (60-68 degree F) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Transplant them, 5 cm (2-inch) apart, to other trays when large enough to handle. Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out into well-drained soil, May-June, 20 cm (8-inch) apart, when frosts are over. Or, sow outdoors for ease, April-May, where they are to flower, 1.5 cm (1/2-inch) deep, directly into finely-prepared, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Thin seedlings as required. Water well until plants are established. Flowers: June to October. Hints and Tips: Remove dead heads regularly to prolong the flowering season. Box Contains 150x Seeds (Average seed count for 150 Plants)