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🌻 African Marigold 'Fantastic' (Tagetes erecta) - 50 Seeds | Giant 4" Blooms, Tall & Sturdy, Pest-Repellent!
🌻 African Marigold 'Fantastic' (Tagetes erecta) - 50 Seeds | Giant 4" Blooms, Tall & Sturdy, Pest-Repellent!
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🌟 Garden Giants! African Marigold 'Fantastic' (Tagetes erecta) lives up to its name with massive, fully double blooms reaching up to 4 inches across! These towering beauties (24-36" tall) create bold splashes of golden-orange in borders and make exceptional cut flowers. Their strong scent naturally repels garden pests while attracting pollinators.
Key Features & Benefits:
✔ Jumbo Blooms - Enormous 3-4" carnation-like flowers
✔ Natural Pest Control - Deters nematodes, whiteflies & rabbits
✔ Pollinator Friendly - Attracts butterflies & beneficial insects
✔ Heat & Drought Tolerant - Thrives in summer's harshest conditions
✔ Long Vase Life - Stems last 7+ days in arrangements
Growing Guide:
🌱 Sowing Time:
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Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
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Direct sow after frost when soil reaches 70°F
☀️ Sun Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
💧 Watering: Moderate (avoid wet foliage to prevent mildew)
🌱 Soil Type: Fertile, well-draining soil (pH 6.0-7.5)
🌿 Plant Size: 24-36" tall, 12-18" wide
✂️ Tip: Stake tall varieties in windy areas
The package contains 1 gram of seeds which is about 50 seeds.
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