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Giant marigold seeds produce warm-season annual flowering plants with a tall, bushy growth habit and sturdy stems. These plants develop large, dense blooms over an extended period and are well suited for warm climates with a frost-free growing season. Giant marigolds perform best in full sunlight with well-drained soil and moderate, consistent moisture. They are ideal for garden beds, borders, and landscape plantings, where their height and prominent flowers add strong visual impact.
Features
- Warm-season flowering plant with tall, bushy growth
- Produces large, dense blooms
- Suitable for garden beds, borders, and landscaping
- Adaptable to well-drained soil conditions
- Performs best in full sun
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Tagetes erecta
- Common Name (US): Giant Marigold / African Marigold
- Seed Type / Variety: Tall annual flower variety
- Growth Habit: Tall, bushy annual plant
- USDA Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)
- Planting Season: Spring to early summer
- Growing Season: Late spring to fall
- Sowing Season: February to April (indoor sowing); March to June (direct sowing)
- Germination Time and Conditions: 5–10 days at 20–25°C with moist soil
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
- Mature Plant Size: 60–100 cm height; 30–60 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 30–45 cm between plants
