Marigold ‘Boy O Boy Mixed’ – HHA

Still one of the most popular varieties of Marigolds. Compact, uniform plants with reliable displays of large bright flowers in shades of orange, gold and mahogany.Height: 15cm.French double Marigold (Patula)Pack size: 100 SeedsAdditional DetailsWhen to Sow Boy O Boy Mixed Marigold SeedsFebruary to AprilWhere to SowSow seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or in a warm place and keep at a temperature of between 21-25°C (70-75°F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination which usually takes 7-21 days.What to do NextWhen the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into pots or trays. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12″) apart in well drained soil in full sun.MaturityJune OnwardsHeight15-20cm (6-8″)Handy TipFor a later show of flowers, sow direct in the flowering site in May, and thin to 20cm (8″) apart as seedlings appear. Dead head regularly to provide a summer-long display.