Marigold 'Sparky'
Marigold 'Sparky' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Sparky' is a French marigold mix of tawny red and gold bi-coloured flowers that bloom for a long period and will brighten any garden. Use as an edging along garden beds or in pots.
Marigolds have long been believed to be a helpful addition to the organic garden. It is now known they have a role in suppressing soil diseases such as Verticillium Wilt and nematodes. This can be achieved by interplanting susceptible crops such as tomatoes with marigolds. It is also useful in nematode control if the plants are chopped up at the end of Summer and dug through the soil. Here is information on nematodes. Sow Spring and Summer, Autumn in frost-free areas only. Suitable for temperate, subtropical and tropical areas.
Product: Marigold 'Sparky'
Product type: SEED (100)
Botanical name: Tagetes patula
Sparky' is a French marigold mix of tawny red and gold bi-coloured flowers that bloom for a long period and will brighten any garden. Use as an edging along garden beds or in pots. Marigolds are an effective nematode control; at the end of the season, chop the plants up and dig them through the soil. As the leaves decompose they release a gas that controls nematodes.
Plant type: Hardy, warm season annual
Plant height: 30 - 45 cm high
Sow when: Germinate best at 23 - 26°C
Cool: November - December
Temperate: Late spring
Subtropical: Late summer in frost free areas
Tropical: Dry season
Germination: 7 - 10 days
Depth: 3 - 5 mm deep
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Sow direct or into seedling trays
Soil type: Tolerant of most soils; well drained, pH 6.5 - 7
Details: Deadhead frequently to maintain flowering; often self-sow from year to year
Flowering: 12 weeks
Suitable for hot and humid: Suitable for hot and humid growing conditions
*Good for bees
100 seeds per packet
Tagetes patula
Hardy, warm season annual
Marigold 'Sparky'
Sparky' is a French marigold mix of tawny red and gold bi-coloured flowers that bloom for a long period and will brighten any garden. Use as an edging along garden beds or in pots.
Marigolds have long been believed to be a helpful addition to the organic garden. It is now known they have a role in suppressing soil diseases such as Verticillium Wilt and nematodes. This can be achieved by interplanting susceptible crops such as tomatoes with marigolds. It is also useful in nematode control if the plants are chopped up at the end of Summer and dug through the soil. Here is information on nematodes. Sow Spring and Summer, Autumn in frost-free areas only. Suitable for temperate, subtropical and tropical areas.