A true gardener’s favourite, Marigolds traditionally provide sunshine colour in shades of yellow, gold and orange.
For masses of flowers, try French Marigold ‘Naughty Marietta’, or for colour variety try our African Marigold selection ‘Crackerjack, Kilimanjaro and Perfection Yellow.’
When to Sow
Sow marigold seeds from February to March
How to Sow
Sow in Gro-Sure Seed & Cutting Compost.
Harden off throughout May and plant out once all risk of frost has passed.
Marigolds thrive best in full sun.
Care
To boost flowering feed with Gro-Sure All Purpose Plant Food or Gro-Sure 6 Month Slow Release Plant Food and dead head regularly.
Protect from slug damage using Growing Success Advanced Slug Killer.
Marigolds are also excellent for companion planting with tomatoes, which is a traditional method of natural pest control to prevent whitefly from infecting your tomato plants.
