🌼 Bring a warm burst of colour to your garden with Crackerjack Marigold seeds from Seattle Seed Company. This classic Tagetes erecta variety produces bold, 4-inch blooms in golds, yellows, tangerines, and oranges — perfect for brightening borders, patio pots, or the heads of garden rows. A wonderful gift for any gardener who loves a reliable, showy summer display.
🌿 Features
- 🌸 Large, showy blooms: Flowers reach up to 4 inches wide in a rich mix of gold, yellow, tangerine, and orange tones.
- 📏 Tall, sturdy plants: Grows to an impressive 30–42 inches tall, making them a strong focal point in any garden bed.
- 🗓️ Early blooming: Gets going quickly in the season so you enjoy colour for longer.
- 🔄 Long-lasting season: Deadhead regularly to keep the blooms coming all summer long.
- 🐛 Natural pest deterrent: Marigolds are well known for repelling deer, soil nematodes, and a wide range of common insect pests.
- 🌱 Fast germination: Seeds typically sprout in just 7–10 days at a soil temperature of 70°F.
- 🪴 Versatile growing options: Thrives in garden beds, raised rows, patio containers, and hanging baskets.
💛 Benefits
- 🌻 A garden full of colour: The mixed palette of warm tones creates a vibrant, cheerful display that lasts all season.
- 🛡️ Natural garden protection: Plant near vegetables or prized flowers to help keep pests and deer at bay — no chemicals needed.
- 🎁 A thoughtful gift: Easy to grow and rewarding to tend — these seeds make a lovely, feel-good gift for gardening friends and family.
- 🏡 Flexible for any space: Whether you have a large backyard or a small balcony, Crackerjack Marigolds work beautifully in beds and pots alike.
- ✅ Beginner-friendly: Quick germination and low-maintenance care make these ideal for new and experienced gardeners.
📋 Product Specifications
- Variety: Crackerjack Marigold (Tagetes erecta)
- Bloom size: Up to 4 inches wide
- Plant height: 30–42 inches
- Colours: Mixed — gold, yellow, tangerine, orange
- Germination time: 7–10 days
- Ideal soil temperature for germination: 70°F
- Bloom season: Early; blooms all season with deadheading
- Uses: Garden borders, row heads, patio pots, hanging baskets
- Vendor: Seattle Seed Company
🌱 How to Grow
- Step 1: Sow seeds in well-draining soil once temperatures are consistently around 70°F.
- Step 2: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged during germination — seeds should sprout within 7–10 days.
- Step 3: Thin seedlings to allow good airflow as plants can reach up to 42 inches tall.
- Step 4: Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season.
- Step 5: Enjoy the blooms — and let them do double duty by naturally deterring pests in your garden.
🛒 Add Crackerjack Marigold seeds to your garden this season and enjoy months of bold, cheerful colour. Stock is limited — grab yours today from Seattle Seed Company.