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African Marigold 'Safari Yellow'

Tagetes erecta

Safari Yellow is part of the Tagetes genus and is a African Marigold variety. Its scientific name is Tagetes erecta 'Safari Yellow'. This variety is an Flower that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Safari Yellow is known for growing to a height of approximately 20.0 cm (7.8 inches).

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How to grow African Marigold 'Safari Yellow'

  • Full Sun

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  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Safari Yellow is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Safari Yellow are Zone 9 and Zone 11.

Growing Safari Yellow from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Safari Yellow about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Safari Yellow

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Safari Yellow is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Safari Yellow

African Marigold 'Safari Yellow' information

How long does Safari Yellow take to grow?

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