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Cape Marigold African Daisy Seeds

Cape Marigold African Daisy Seeds

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These sunny flowers in tones of orange, yellow, white, and salmon open their petals when hit by the sun to reveal a dark center ringed with purple that is very attractive to bees and butterflies. African Marigold petals are edible with a slightly bitter, citrusy/spice flavor. They make a pretty garnish on rice, salads, or desserts. The prolific display starts in the mild temperatures of spring in any climate and often continues to frost. In frost-free climates, sow in fall and enjoy their sunny presence from winter through spring. Flowers best during mild temperatures; a great choice for the spring garden. May reseed.

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Variety Info

Family: Asteraceae

Native: South Africa

Hardiness: Annual

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Flowers abundantly during mild temperatures; high temperatures may cause a reduction in bloom. Plants will flush with blooms again when temperatures drop in late summer and continue until hard frost. In mild climates, late summer or fall sowing will provide late fall through spring blooms.

Plant Dimensions: 8-16" tall and wide

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers

Non GMO Project

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date. In Mild Climates, sow late summer to fall for blooms in winter and spring.

When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 10–15 days

Seed Depth: ⅛"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 8"

Thinning: When 1"–2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
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  • Linda G.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11/27/24
    5 Stars

    Great

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  • Naomi P.
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    8/29/24
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    Great seeds

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  • Allison
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    6/7/24
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    Great product! Arrived on time!

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    6/7/24
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    Great product! Arrived on time!

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  • Traci M.
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    6/3/24
    3 Stars

    Unique growth habit with floppy stems that have a similar delicacy as begonias (easily breakable at the base). Cute flowers that love the full sun in my 6a zone.

    I'd suggest BI update the artwork for this package for the 2025 season to minimize the pink coloring in the depiction. This will lessen the disappointment of those thinking they will be getting mainly pink African marigolds, as well as allow this variety to shine on it's own yellow and orange merits.

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    6/11/24

    Hey Traci,

    I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️