African Marigold ‘Crackerjack Mixed’ – A Carnival of Color in Your Garden!

Turn your garden into a festival of blooms with African Marigold Crackerjack Mixed – a dazzling blend of large, fully double flowers in shades of gold, orange, and lemon. These tall, sun-loving marigolds (Tagetes erecta) make a bold statement in borders, cut flower beds, and pollinator-friendly spaces. Vigorous and easy to grow, they’ll reward you with non-stop color all summer long.

What Makes It Special

• Eye-catching mix of vibrant warm colors

• Tall and sturdy plants for dramatic garden displays

• Long-lasting blooms that love sunny spots

• Naturally repels garden pests – great for companion planting

• Perfect for cut flowers and festive arrangements

Key Features

• Height: Up to 90 cm – adds height and drama to beds

• Large, fully double blooms (up to 10 cm across)

• Thrives in hot, sunny conditions

• Low maintenance and drought-tolerant

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects

Ideal For

• Borders & Background Planting – Adds height and color layers

• Cut Flower Gardens – Long stems perfect for vases

• Vegetable Gardens – Companion planting to deter pests naturally

• Event Decor – Perfect for garden parties, weddings, and summer celebrations

Sowing

1. When to Sow: Indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost, or directly outdoors after frost danger has passed.

2. How to Sow: Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in well-drained soil.

3. Germination Time: 7–14 days at 18–22°C.

4. Spacing: 30–45 cm apart to allow their bushy growth to flourish.

5. Sunlight: Full sun for maximum blooms and brightest colors.

Sow, grow, and enjoy a garden bursting with sunshine shades!