French marigold 'Sparky Mixed'

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sparky Mixed is thought of as half hardy, so it will need protecting in periods of cold weather.

Sow the seed thinly in pots or trays on a windowsill or in a greenhouse in a good quality, finely sieved, moist compost.

Aim to sow 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplant seedlings spacing them 5cm apart in trays and grow on. Acclimatise the plants to outside conditions and then plant 15 – 23cm apart in a sunny place.

As Sparky Mixed is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.