Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds

heavy rain. McKenzie has many varieties
in the Family Tagetes, or Marigold.
"Patula" are dwarf types of Marigolds.
All Marigolds are easy to grow. The
foliage is pungent when crushed. Dead
heading prolongs the blooming period of
marigolds.Marigolds have earned their
place in most vegetable gardens. Their
pungent aroma works to repel some
pesky insects. They also attract hoverflies
which prey on harmful insects.Long life as
cut flowers.Marigold flower petals and
leaves add a bitey tang to salads. Dried
petals are spicy and colourful for breads
and cakes.
Marigold Bonanza Bolero 120627
Large 6.6cm (2.25") double flowers
primarily gold with red petal tips.
Bonanza Bolero is an improved French
Marigold. Excellent garden performer
which thrives in full sun. Marigolds are
tolerant of dry conditions and stand up
well to wind and heavy rain. Plant
directly outdoors as soon as all danger of
frost has passed. All America Selections
Winner. Plants spread more when given
adequate moisture.
Marigold Canadian Sunset 100423
Orange centre, rust crested . Compact.
Expect many blooms on each plant. Good
for uniform backgrounds and borders.
Plant direct or start indoors for earlier
blooms.
Marigold Citris Mix 130103
A stunning french marigold mixture of
yellow, orange and bi-colour flowers.
Ideal in garden borders and can be a
delightful centerpiece to any cutflower
arrangement.
Marigold Hero Mix F1 120609
This gorgeous hybrid mixture comes in
red, yellow, orange, gold two tone red
with orange and maroon and orange.
The double flowers have a diameter of 5-
6.25cm (2-2.5") which is one of the
largest flowering dwarf crested French
Marigolds. This is a low maintenance
plant that stands up well to rain, heat
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and windy conditions. For early blooms,
start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the
last frost.
Marigold Little Hero Spry F1 120610
This hybrid French dwarf crested
marigold produces large deep red and
yellow crested flowers 5-6.25cm (2-2.5")
in diameter. Excellent performers even
under extremely hot weather. Stands up
very well to rain, heat and windy
conditions. Start seed directly outdoors
after all danger of frost has passed. For
early blooms, start seed indoors 6-8
weeks before the last frost.
Marigold Disco Orange 127475
A bright and new series of Marigolds! Easy
to grow, Disco orange marigold produces
an array of 6 cm (2 1/4") single flower
heads of bright orange. Bushy, dwarf
plants with dark green foliage, blooms
abundantly. A low maintenance plant for
edging, patio containers, window boxes,
borders and flower beds. Sow directly to
the garden in thoroughly warm soil. Are
great for attracting Butterflies.
Marigold Disco Red 127476
Add a fresh and dramatic new look to your
garden with this unique dwarf French
marigold! Brilliant 6 cm (2 1/4") single
petals of bright red surrounding a crusty
gold center. Bushy, dwarf plants with dark
green foliage, blooms abundantly. Superb
for edging, patio containers, window
boxes, borders and flower beds. Sow
directly to the garden in thoroughly warm
soil. An excellent performer.
Marigold Disco Yellow 127477
A compact mound of stunning yellow 6
cm (2 1/4") single flowers literally cover
the sturdy well-branched plants all
summer, providing a sunny display. .
Bushy, dwarf plants with dark green
foliage, blooms abundantly. Superb for
edging, patio containers, window boxes,
borders and flower beds. Sow directly to
the garden in thoroughly warm soil. An
excellent performer.
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