Marigold African Orange Beast F1 Flower Seeds

Marigold African Orange Beast F1 Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

A bold African marigold grown for its giant, fully double orange blooms and vigorous habit.

 

Tagetes erecta ‘Orange Beast F1’ produces strong, upright plants with large, rounded flower heads in a vivid orange shade. The blooms are long lasting, weather resistant, and highly ornamental, making them ideal for bedding, borders, and large containers.

 

Flowering freely through summer, this hybrid variety combines impressive size with reliable performance.

 

This easy to grow annual thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, rewarding with continuous colour until the first frosts. Perfect for cottage gardens, seasonal displays, and pollinator friendly planting schemes.

 

Seed Qty Approx 30

 

Sow February to April indoors or direct outdoors from May

Germination 7 to 14 days at 18 to 22°C

Soil and Position Free draining fertile soil in full sun

Height/Spread 60 to 80 cm tall, 30 to 40 cm spread

Flowering June to October

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly in trays of moist, well-drained compost. Lightly cover with fine soil and maintain temperatures at 18 to 22°C. Germination usually occurs within 1 to 2 weeks. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 30 to 40 cm apart. Harden off indoor seedlings and plant out after the last frost.

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly during dry spells and feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser to encourage healthy growth. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and maintain a tidy display. Tagetes erecta thrives in sunny positions and requires little maintenance once established.

 

Uses and Benefits

Giant fully double orange blooms

Strong upright plants for borders and bedding

Weather-resistant flowers with long-lasting colour

Highly attractive to pollinators

Easy to grow and rewarding for gardeners of all levels

 

Mr Fothergill's Seeds Range