Blooming longerby farthan any other marigold, Antigua wins the flower power award. But the huge, gorgeous 3-inch globes of yellow, gold, and orange aren't the only great thing about this hybridit's also a very tough, compact garden performer that starts blooming just 60 days from sowing and develops a dense habit that can't be beat.
Very free-blooming, these plants keep their neat 10- to 12-inch height all season, making them a great choice in front of tall perennials, annuals, and shrubs. And where marigolds go, butterflies follow.
Sow direct in the garden when the soil has warmed, or start seeds indoors in late winter. Very easy to grow in the sunny garden.
Genus | Tagetes |
Species | erecta |
Variety | Antigua™ Mix Hybrid |
Item Form | Pack of 250 |
Bloom Start to End | Early Summer - Late Summer |
Habit | Compact |
Seeds Per Pack | 250 |
Plant Height | 10 in - 12 in |
Plant Width | 10 in - 12 in |
Bloom Size | 3 in |
Additional Characteristics | Bloom First Year, Butterfly Lovers, Direct Sow, Easy Care Plants, Flower, Free Bloomer, Long Bloomers, Repeat Bloomer, Season Extenders |
Bloom Color | Gold, Mix, Orange, Yellow |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
Uses | Beds, Border, Containers, Ornamental, Outdoor |