Jun 03 2009
Marigold Seeds
For many decades in certain parts of the old world it has been the practice to grow African or French marigolds of a certain type to repel white fly on tomatoes in greenhouses or outdoors. It has also been found that the tomatoes grow better and bear more fruit with marigolds around them.
  Marigold 'Naughty Marietta' - RHS Garden Explorers Children's Seeds - 1 packet (100 seeds)£0.99 Thompson & Morgan I am a beautiful golden yellow flower with maroon blotches that will look very pretty at the edge of your garden. I will have tons of blooms from summer until it gets cold and frosty. You can also plant me in patio containers. Height: 25cm.Fact - Plants use sunlight to make food. More |
 Marigold 'Crackerjack Mixed' - 1 packet (250 seeds)£0.99 Thompson & Morgan Big, bold double flowers in orange, gold and lemon borne well above the foliage. A very early and free flowering strain Flowers summer. Height 24in. More |
  Art Shades Mixed Calendula Seeds£1.10 Beautiful Calendula Officinalis - The English Marigold Not Only Looks But Taste Great! More |
 Marigold African 'Crackerjack' Seeds£1.25 Brilliantly Fiery Tones Straight From A Savannah Sunset! More |
 Boy O Boy Mixed Marigold French Seeds£1.25 'large bright flowers in orange, gold and mahogany.' More |
 Spanish Brocade Marigold French Seeds£1.25 'Early into flower, the stunning red flowers have gold lacing to the edge of each petal.' More |
  Verve African Marigold Sunglow Mixed£1.48 Verve This plant can help to encourage wildlife into your garden., Sow: Feb - May, Flower: Jun - Sep More |
 Verve French Marigold Glowing Embers Mixed£1.48 Verve This plant can help to encourage wildlife into your garden., Sow: Feb - May, Flower: Jun - Sep More |
 Verve French Marigold Petite Mixed£1.48 Verve This plant can help to encourage wildlife into your garden., Sow: Feb - May, Flower: Jun - Sep More |
 Verve French Marigold Jolly Jester Mahogany Flowers Striped Yellow£1.48 Verve This plant can help to encourage wildlife into your garden., Sow: Feb - May, Flower: Jun - Sep More |
 Marigold 'Lemon Mum' - 1 packet (100 seeds)£1.49 Thompson & Morgan This stunning lemon yellow, double Chrysanthemum-flowered Marigold will make the perfect partner for Simba. Together they will add height, interest and a colourful display to borders or large containers all summer. Height 60-75cm (24-30in). More |
 Marigold 'Single Legion of Honour' - 1 packet (100 seeds)£1.49 Thompson & Morgan More than 150 years old and still going strong, the heirloom variety of French Marigold Single Legion of Honour continues to perform well in the garden. These bushy, mid-height French marigolds will quickly become smothered in a mass of single, golden-yellow flowers with pretty dark brown markings. French Marigold Single Legion of Honour is a reliable and robust border filler, flowering all summer long with a minimum of dead-heading. More |
 Calendula officinalis 'Porcupine' - Kew for Kids Children's Seeds - 1 packet (200 seeds)£1.69 Thompson & Morgan An exciting new English Marigold with vivid orange, pointed blooms with an attractive quilling that gives a wild, spiky effect. Wonderfully easy to grow in the border or as bedding. The distinct blooms also make a stunning cut flower. More |
  Marigold Naughty Marietta£1.71 Gardening Direct Sowing Sow into pots or trays in a good compost under glass at 22-24°C. Cover the seeds lightly with sifted compost. Planting When the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick off into trays 5cm (2”) apart. Grow on and gradually harden off before planting in the flowering site 25cm (10”) apart from late May. Other Instructions The scent of Marigolds is thought to deter white fly, and plants are often placed with tomatoes where this is a problem. More |
  Marigold (African) Crackerjack Mixed Seeds£1.75 Mr Fothergill's A half-hardy annual, flowering the same year as sown. Larger bedding plants, ideal space filler. Free flowering, great for creating a _hot spot_ More |
 Marigold (French) Bonita Mixed Seeds£1.75 Mr Fothergill's A half-hardy annual, flowering the same year as sown. Fully double, cheerful blooms on compact plants. Long lasting, well balanced mix for beds and tubs More |
 Marigold (French) Naughty Marietta Seeds£1.75 Mr Fothergill's A half-hardy annual, flowering the same year as sown. A reliable performer come rain or shine. Long flowering, for bedding and container displays More |
 Marigold (French) Dwarf Double Mixed Seeds£1.75 Mr Fothergill's A half-hardy annual, flowering the same year as sown. Easy and free flowering, whatever the weather. Bedding, border and patio displays all summer More |
 Marigold Boy O Boy Mixed£1.78 Gardening Direct Sowing Sow into pots and trays in a good compost under glass at 22-24°C. Cover the seeds lightly with sifted compost. Planting When the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick off into trays 5cm (2”) apart. Grow on and gradually harden off before planting in the flowering site 20cm (8”) apart from late May. Other Instructions For a later show of flowers, sow direct in the flowering site in May, and thin to 20cm (8”) apart as seedlings appear. Dead head... More |
 Marigold Crackerjack£1.78 Gardening Direct Sowing Sow into pots or trays in a good compost under glass at 22-24°C. Cover the seeds lightly with sifted compost. Planting When the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick off into trays 5cm (2”) apart. Grow on and gradually harden off before planting in the flowering site 45cm (18”) apart from late May. Other Instructions Regular removal of dead flower heads will promote new growth and prolong the flowering season. More |