Marigold Mary Helen

🌼 African Marigold ‘Mary Helen’ Seeds

Large Lemon-Yellow Blooms | Easy to Grow | Annual | 60–75 cm

African Marigold ‘Mary Helen’ is a stunning annual variety producing large, full lemon-yellow flowers that instantly brighten any garden 🌼 With blooms reaching up to 9–12 cm across, this variety creates bold, eye-catching displays and is perfect for borders, beds, and cut flower arrangements.

🌿 Key Features

• 🌼 Large, fully double lemon-yellow blooms
• ✂️ Excellent cut flower for bouquets
• 🌿 Compact, bushy growth
• 🐝 Attracts bees and pollinators
• 🌱 Easy to grow – ideal for beginners

🌱 Plant Information

• Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta
• Plant Type: Annual
• Height: 60–75 cm
• Flower Size: 9–12 cm
• Flowering Period: June – October
• Position: Full sun to partial shade

🌼 Sowing & Growing

🌱 Sowing Under Cover

• Sowing Time: April
• Sow seeds on the surface and lightly cover (approx. 0.5 cm)
• Keep warm and moist for germination

🌿 Direct Sowing Outdoors

• Sowing Time: May (after risk of frost)
• Sow directly into well-prepared soil

🌼 Planting Out

• Transplant outdoors in May when frost risk has passed
• Spacing: 40 × 50 cm

🌿 Growing Tips

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Water regularly, especially in dry periods
• Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming
• Suitable for beds, borders, and containers

🌸 Perfect For

• Flower beds & borders
• Containers & patio pots
• Cut flower gardens
• Pollinator-friendly planting

🌱 Why Choose ‘Mary Helen’?

A reliable, high-impact marigold that delivers vibrant colour and large blooms all season long. Perfect for gardeners who want maximum visual impact with minimal effort.

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