Marigold Boy O Boy Orange (French)
The large, deep orange, double crested flowers are produced prolifically from early June until frosts. A petite bright and cheerful variety very suited for windowboxes and the front of the border as well as bedding, tubs etc. Flowers all summer.
Culinary note: The citrus tasting flowers have many uses, try them in salads, sandwiches or seafood dishes too.
Sowing
Sow in spring at 21-24C (70-75F) in a good seed compost. Just cover the seed with compost and keep the soil damp but not wet. Germination usually takes 5-14 days.
When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 6-8in apart in a sunny spot.
Approximately 115 seeds.
Height: 15cm
Spread: 25cm
Sow: March – April
Flowering Time: June – October
Hardiness/longevity: Half Hardy Annual
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