Safari Red Marigold

Safari Red is actually an amalgam of many shades of red, mahogany, bronze, and copper. The two constants are that the backs of the petals and all of the centers are yellow. The 10 inch plants create a varied and striking display.

20 seeds

PLANTING

Tagetes patula

Annual 

Germination: 7-10 days

Seed Planting Depth: Sow on surface, lightly cover seed

Starting Indoors:  Start indoors 4-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperature. Transplant after the last frost, 8-12" apart. Water seedlings regularly until established. 

Sowing Outdoors: Starting a week or two before last date into mid summer. Sow a few seeds every 8-12". Sow close closer together in a row and when you thin out the seedlings you can transplant them to other places in the garden. 

Growth Habit: Mound

Height and Width: 10" x 12"

Spacing: 8-12" apart

Light Needs:  Full sun 

Soil Needs:  Average, well drained

Approximate days to flower from seed: 60 days

Uses: Flower beds, containers, and window boxes 

Care: Deadhead to prolong blooming. Apply liquid fertilzer a few times a season or use a time release fertilzer at planting time.