Description
Bulk Hawaii Marigold Seeds grow Tagetes erecta, a vigorous tall African marigold known for extra-large fully double orange blooms and reliable summer performance. The bold flower heads bring high-impact color to borders, cutting gardens, and vegetable companion plantings, while aromatic foliage gives marigolds their classic garden usefulness.
Why Grow It
- Extra-large fully double orange blooms create bold, high-visibility summer color.
- Tall 24-36+ in. plants suit borders, cut-flower rows, and bulk seasonal plantings.
- Aromatic Tagetes foliage is commonly used in vegetable companion plantings and low-maintenance garden designs.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Tagetes erecta |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Heat-loving annual |
| Mature height | 24-36+ in. tall with vigorous branching plants |
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom or harvest window | Summer through early fall; extra-large fully double orange blooms |
| Seed count | Approx. 200 seeds |
| Sowing advice | Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost once soil is warm. Sow 1/4 in. deep in well-drained mix or garden soil. |
| Spacing | 12-18 in. apart in full-sun borders, vegetable companion plantings, or cutting gardens |
| Germination | Fast; usually 5-10 days at 70-80 F with steady moisture |
Best For
- bulk annual color
- vegetable companion plantings
- cutting gardens
- summer borders
- heat-tolerant containers and beds
Packet Details
Includes Approx. 200 seeds. Store cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Plant into warm soil and deadhead regularly for continuous bloom.
FAQ
When should I plant Hawaii Marigold seeds?
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost when soil is warm.
How tall do Hawaii Marigolds grow?
Plants commonly reach 24-36+ in. tall with large fully double blooms.
Should I deadhead marigolds?
Yes. Removing spent blooms encourages continued flowering and helps maintain large, tidy plants.
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