Wellgrow Marigold Hot Pak | 25 seeds

Description

Wellgrow Marigold Hot Pak seeds are specially bred to produce marigold plants with bright, eye-catching blooms. These seeds are ideal for adding a splash of color to gardens, flower beds, borders, and containers.

Marigolds are known for their easy growth, low maintenance, and resistance to pests, making them a favorite among both novice and experienced gardeners.

Key Features:

1. Variety:
   • The Hot Pak series includes marigold varieties known for their heat tolerance and compact growth habit.
   • Typically, these marigolds are Tagetes species, which include both French and African marigolds.
2. Bloom Characteristics:
   • The Hot Pak marigolds produce abundant, vibrant flowers in shades of orange, yellow, and gold.
   • The blooms are typically medium-sized, with a full, double-flowered appearance.
3. Growth Habit:
   • These marigolds are compact and bushy, usually growing to a height of 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), making them ideal for borders and container planting.
   • The plants are uniform and maintain a tidy appearance throughout the growing season.
4. Heat Tolerance:
   • Hot Pak marigolds are bred to withstand high temperatures, making them perfect for summer planting and for regions with hot climates.
5. Pest and Disease Resistance:
   • Marigolds are naturally resistant to many common garden pests and diseases. They are also known to repel certain pests, such as nematodes, when planted in vegetable gardens.

Growing Instructions:

Planting Time:

• Sow Wellgrow Marigold Hot Pak seeds in spring after the last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date.
• In warmer climates, marigolds can also be sown in the fall for winter blooms.

Soil and Location:

• Plant in well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
• Choose a sunny location, as marigolds thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Sowing Depth and Spacing:

• Sow seeds about 1/4 inch (6 mm) deep.
• Space seeds or seedlings 6-12 inches (15-30 cm) apart, depending on the desired density and the specific variet

Watering:

• Keep the soil evenly moist during germination, which typically takes 5-10 days.
• Once established, marigolds are relatively drought-tolerant but will perform best with regular watering.

Care and Maintenance:

• Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering.
• Fertilize lightly with a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer if the soil is not particularly fertile.
• Monitor for pests and diseases, although issues are rare with marigolds.

Uses:

Ornamental:

• Ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers, providing vibrant color throughout the growing season.
• Excellent for mass planting or as an edging plant.

Companion Planting:

• They are beneficial companions to crops such as tomatoes, peppers, and beans.