Half-hardy Annual
£0.89
Flowers in profusion throughout summer
Attracts pollinating insects to the garden
Ideal for borders and patio containers
Height Up to 23cm (9in)
Spread Up to 23cm (9in)
Half-hardy Annual
patiowildlife gardens
full sun
Sunflower 'Russian Giant' - Start-A-Garden™ Seed Range
Just£0.89 (was £1.49)
Our Easy Grow range of flower, fruit and vegetable seeds have been specially selected for superb performance with minimum fuss! Perfect for beginner growers and experienced gardeners alike, these reliable varieties are easy to germinate and grow to maturity, delivering colourful blooms and bountiful crops with every packet you sow.
A particularly attractive variety Signet Marigold that flowers freely, creating a dazzling display. This popular half hardy annual has a dwarf, neat shape making it excellent for edging borders and filling patio pots. The deep yellow flowers of Marigold 'Golden Gem' are produced from early summer to the first frosts, attracting plenty of pollinating insects to the garden. Height and spread: 23cm (9”).
Culinary note: The citrus tasting flowers have many uses, try them in salads, sandwiches or seafood dishes too. For more details about edible flowers click here.
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Sow marigold seed in spring on the surface of a good seed compost and gently firm down. Lightly cover the seed with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place the seed tray in a propagator at a temperature of 21-25C (70-77F) or seal it inside a polythene bag. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged and not exclude light as this aids germination which usually takes 7-21 days.
When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. When growing marigolds, pinch out the growing tip of each stem to encourage branching and form a bushier plant which will produce more flowers later on. When marigold plants are well grown and all risk of frost has passed, acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Transplant outdoors in any well drained soil in full sun, at a distance of 30cm (12") apart.
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