Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Mexico and South America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Orange
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Cut Flower
- Edible Flower
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
About Crackerjack African Marigold Seeds
Tagetes erecta
4" blooms in tangerine orange, rich gold, and lemony yellow.
Planting Marigold
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 18"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 18" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall thin to 1 every 18" |
| Germination | 5–14 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–80°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For the longest vase-life, harvest in the morning, choosing flowers that are half-open. Change vase water frequently. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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42 reviews
- Jenna L.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars7/21/26Waiting for them to flower
Planted these in May and they are growing beautiful leaves. Recently thinned them out to make room for flowers. Hoping that they bloom soon!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests7/21/26Hey Jenna,
We're so happy to hear about your fantastic experience with the Crackerjack African Marigold Seeds! It's awesome that they're growing such beautiful leaves - that's a great sign of healthy, vigorous plants! And smart move on thinning them out to give those blooms room to really show off when they arrive! Crackerjacks can definitely take their time to get to the flowering stage, but trust us - once they start blooming, you're going to be absolutely blown away by those gorgeous, full marigold heads! The wait is so worth it when you see those vibrant colors and get that classic marigold abundance! Thanks for sharing your Crackerjack growing progress with us - we can't wait for you to see those first blooms! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Antoniya I.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/4/26Ani J.
Flowers as big as my palm!! OMGGGG!!! Love these! And all my friends are impressed by the size!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests7/4/26Hey Antoniya,
We're absolutely thrilled to hear about your incredible Crackerjack African Marigold blooms! Palm-sized flowers - now that's what we're talking about! There's nothing better than marigolds that truly live up to their name and wow everyone who sees them. We love that your friends are just as impressed as you are with those stunning giant blooms! Thanks for sharing your amazing marigold success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Anne B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/1/26Magnificent
Exceeded expectations! The blooms were varied, but they were all huge! I know they positively impacted the plants around them, and the beneficial insects loved them too. Great cut flowers too. So easy to grow, they'll be grown every year.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - JamieRated 5 out of 5 stars6/19/265 Stars
Great company great product
- Elvy N.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars6/15/26Not the variety that I ordered
Super disappointed to inform that the flowers that grew from these seeds look NOTHING like the ones shown in the packet. So far 3 of my plants have reached maturity and they are all those yellow one row of petals ones.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/17/26Hey Elvy,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. 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 🌻️