lemon drop marigold seeds Lemon Drop Marigold – Revival Seeds

lemon drop marigold seeds Lemon Drop Marigold – Revival SeedsLemon Drop Marigold (Tagetes patula) First offered in the late 1930s by Burpee's, these semi compact dwarf plants produce beautiful double 2 yellow flowers. Makes for outstanding border plants, blooming from early summer until frost. These are tough little French marigolds that can withstand all of the turbulent weather dynamics of the Maritimes. They are the first of the Marigolds to flower, around 50 55 days here on our Nova Scotia farm. 50 seeds

Lemon Drop Marigold (Tagetes patula) - First offered in the late 1930’s by Burpee's, these semi-compact dwarf plants produce beautiful double 2“ yellow flowers. Makes for outstanding border plants, blooming from early summer until frost. These are tough little French marigolds that can withstand all of the turbulent weather dynamics of the Maritimes. They are the first of the Marigolds to flower, around 50-55 days here on our Nova Scotia farm. 

50 seeds per packet 

Growing Information: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds on the soil surface or lightly cover with 1–2 mm of soil/vermiculite. Keep soil moist and in bright light. Seeds germinate in 5–10 days.

Harden off seedlings for 7–10 days before transplanting outdoors after frost. Space plants 20–25 cm apart in full sun with well-drained soil. This compact, dwarf marigold is ideal for borders, containers, or small garden spaces.

Days to Germination:  5 - 14

Plant Spacing: 12" (30cm)

Plant Height: 18" - 30" (45cm - 75cm)

Features:

Hardiness Zones: 2b Half Hardy Annual 

Bloom Time: Summer to Fall

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Attracts Bees & Butterflies

Deer Resistant

Heat & Drought Resistant

Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets