CLEARANCE SALE: over 1,000 varieties with discounts up to 50% off!
Share your pictures? Hide split images
I have read and agree the terms and conditions of service.
Exclusive

African Marigold Crackerjack Mix Seeds - Tagetes erecta

Tagetes erecta Crackerjack
African Marigold, Aztec Marigold, American Marigold

5,0/5
3 reviews
0 reviews
0 reviews
0 reviews
0 reviews

I have already sown the seeds of this flower last year. I gave some young plants to a friend. It is so beautiful that other neighbours are asking for some. (I am making more of them this year). A big thank you to the person who packed my parcel of young plants and who very carefully protected the seeds from the water of the neighbouring plants.

Sonia, 23/04/2023

Leave a review → View all reviews →

Schedule delivery date,

and select date in basket

This plant carries a 6 months recovery warranty

More information

'Crackerjack Mix' is a classic, popular selection that features tightly packed double blooms from June to October, varying in colour from lemon yellow to vivid orange. Heat and weather resistant, floriferous, these superb annuals really bring summer bedding schemes to life. Grow in well-drained soil, in full sun to part shade.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
90 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
14 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
plantfit-full

Does this plant fit my garden?

Set up your Plantfit profile →

Sowing period March to May
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Flowering time June to October
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Description

'Crackerjack Mix' is a classic selection that is still popular thanks to its exceptional vigour and brightly coloured double blooms. The large, bushy plants feature tightly packed pompoms from June to October, varying in colour from lemon yellow to vivid orange. Heat and weather resistant, floriferous, these superb annuals really bring summer bedding schemes to life. Grow in well-drained soil, in full sun to part shade.

Tagetes erecta, commonly known as African Marigold, is a tender herbaceous annual that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America and the western regions of South America. It is not cold hardy and is generally treated as an annual in colder climates. 'Crackerjack' quickly forms an erect clump, about 90 cm tall for a spread of about 40 cm, covered with dark green, deeply divided, shiny leaves with an intense aroma. It flowers approximately 60 days after sowing. The flowering period lasts many weeks from June to October, providing spent flowers are removed regularly. This variety features fully double, pompom-like flowerheads that measure about 10 cm in diameter. They are composed of numerous very wavy, bright yellow ray flowers that range in colour from light yellow to vivid orange.

African marigolds are brightly coloured, cheerful annuals that are easy to grow, perfect for summer beds! They can be planted alongside perennials, annuals and even small shrubs; ornamental grasses will soften their flamboyant colours. Their abundant orange, yellow or red blooms mix well with blue-flowering catmints and perennial flax or poppies.

Good to know: The intensely scented leaves and the substances secreted by marigold roots repel various harmful insects, making marigolds an excellent companion plant in the vegetable garden.

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time June to October
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 10 cm
Fragrance Fragrant, Specifically, a blend of coriander, mint, and basil, slightly repellent to some.
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour dark green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Plant habit

Height at maturity 90 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate very fast

Botanical data

Genus

Tagetes

Species

erecta

Cultivar

Crackerjack

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

African Marigold, Aztec Marigold, American Marigold

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference859131

Other Thompson and Morgan seeds

5
From €5.90 Seeds
51
From €4.90 Seeds
17
From €4.90 Seeds
9
From €3.90 Seeds
7
From €5.90 Seeds
Out of stock
From €4.90 Seeds
11
From €5.50 Seeds
20
From €4.50 Seeds

Planting and care

Sowing:

Sow from February to April.

Sow on the surface of a special sowing compost, moist and well-drained. Cover the seeds with a very thin layer of vermiculite or compost. Place the seedlings in a mini greenhouse or enclose them in a polyethylene bag at a constant temperature of 20 to 25°C until germination, which usually takes 7 to 21 days. Do not deprive them of light, as this promotes germination.

When the young plants are large enough to handle, transplant them into a tray or 8 cm pots. Acclimate them to cooler conditions for 10 to 15 days before watering and planting them outside at a distance of 15 - 20 cm, as soon as the risk of frost has passed.

In our moderately cold regions, you can also sow directly in the ground in April, as soon as the risk of frost has passed. Thin out your sowing, leaving only one plant every 20 cm.

Cultivation:

These fast-growing plants thrive in sunny and warm locations. Plant them in fertile, well-drained, and light soil. They are quite drought-resistant. Avoid excessive watering in summer, as it promotes the development of fungal diseases and root rot. Regularly remove faded flowers to prolong the flowering period. Protect the plants from slugs and snails, as they are fond of them. Tagetes cannot tolerate frost.

17
€14.50 Each

Sowing period

Sowing period March to May
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 14 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Slope, Vegetable garden
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Draining, rich
5/5
No reviews
No reviews
No reviews
No reviews

Flower seeds

11
From €2.10 Seeds
7
From €3.50 Seeds
98
From €4.50 Seeds

Available in 3 sizes

3
€7.50 Tin

Available in 2 sizes

11
From €1.60 Seeds
17
From €2.50 Seeds

Haven't found what you were looking for?

We only deliver seed and bulb products to your country. If you add other products to your basket, they cannot be shipped.