Marigold Cracker jack mix | 30+ Seeds

The Garden Giant That Defines beautiful Colors

This iconic heirloom variety has been a garden favorite for generations, and for good reason. Imagine sturdy, robust plants crowned with an abundance of enormous, carnation-like blooms in the most vibrant sunset hues imaginable. Crackerjack doesn't just grow; it performs, creating a spectacular display of colors.It's the reliable, show-stopping marigold that every garden needs.

Why Gardeners Everywhere Choose Crackerjack:

• Big Blooms: Flowers reach an impressive 3 inches across. The fully double, ruffled blooms are incredibly showy and substantial.

• A Festival of Fiery Color: The mix is a celebration of classic marigold shades: rich orange, bright gold, and cheerful lemon yellow. Plant en masse for a breathtaking, uniform block of color or mix throughout your garden for vibrant accents.

• Unmatched Garden Vigor: These tall, sturdy plants (reaching 2.5-3 feet) stand up proudly to wind and rain without staking. Their strong, distinctive marigold scent is a natural pest deterrent, making them excellent companion plants.

• Extended Bloom Season: Crackerjack is remarkably prolific. With minimal deadheading, it will produce wave after wave of blooms for months, ensuring your garden never loses its glow.

• Cultural & Festival Essential: A traditional favorite for festivals, religious ceremonies, and celebrations. Grow your own supply of meaningful, beautiful blooms.

Grower's Guide for Spectacular Results:

• Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta 'Crackerjack Mix'

• Life Cycle: Hardy Annual

• Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours for strongest stems and most flowers)

• Planting: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost for early blooms, or direct sow after soil has warmed. Very easy from seed.

• Mature Size: 30-36 inches tall, 12-18 inches wide

• Bloom Time: Winter, Late Spring to Frost

Best For:

• Creating bold, colorful garden borders or mass plantings.

• Natural pest control in vegetable gardens (companion plant with tomatoes, peppers).

• Festival and ceremonial use (long-lasting when cut).

• Adding vibrant, reliable color to sunny, challenging spots.

• New gardeners seeking a guaranteed-success flower.

Plant the marigold that generations have trusted. Crackerjack delivers giant color, giant performance, and giant garden joy.

• Variety: African Marigold (Tagetes erecta) 'Crackerjack Mix'

• Seed Type: Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Heirloom

• Flower Size: 3-4 Inches (Jumbo/Double)

• Sowing: Start indoors or direct sow after frost

• Sunlight: Full Sun

• Water Needs: Moderate; allow soil to dry between watering

• Soil Preference: Average, well-drained soil. Avoid overly rich soil.

• Mature Height: 2.5-3 Feet Tall

• Special Feature: Natural Pest Deterrent (Nematodes, Whiteflies)

• Ideal For: Borders, Companion Planting, Cut Flowers, Festivals, Mass Color

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