McKenzie Marigold Crackerjack Seeds

Marigold Crackerjack produces cheerful, daisy-like blooms in vibrant yellow and orange shades with contrasting centres on compact, bushy plants that bring long-lasting colour to borders, containers, and mixed plantings; these easy-to-grow annuals also help deter certain garden pests.

Why you’ll love it:

• Bright yellow and orange flowers add bold colour to any garden
• Compact, bushy habit ideal for borders and containers
• Long season of blooms from summer to frost
• Attractive to pollinators and helps repel some pests

Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Tagetes spp.
• Plant Type: Annual flower
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Germination: 7–14 days
• Days to Bloom: ~50–60 days
• Height: ~30–45 cm (12–18 in)

Seed Details:

• Seed Type: Open pollinated
• Approximate Seed Count: ~150–180 seeds
• Special Characteristics: Vibrant blooms; pollinator friendly; pest-repelling

Suggested Uses:
Sow seeds directly outdoors once all danger of frost has passed, or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier for earlier colour. Provide full sun and well-drained soil; deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Excellent for beds, borders, containers, and companion plantings.

Seed packet includes planting instructions. Results may vary based on growing conditions.