Tagetes erecta Big Duck® Yellow | African Marigold

Tagetes erecta Big Duck® Yellow | African Marigold

Transform your garden with the spectacular Big Duck® Gold Marigold, a semi-dwarf variety celebrated for its huge, fully double golden blooms. Perfect for large pots, flower beds, or landscaping, these marigolds create a vibrant, carpet-like spread, adding stunning color and excellent coverage to any garden or outdoor space.

Highly heat tolerant and adaptable to various climates, Big Duck® Gold thrives in sunny spots and offers long-lasting blooms. Its bold, showy flowers (8–9 cm) make it ideal for individual plantings or grouped displays, ensuring your garden stands out all season long.

Key Features:

• Flower Size: 8–9 cm, fully double flowers
• Plant Height:
  • Long Day: 60–70 cm
  • Short Day: 30–35 cm
• Plant Width:
  • Long Day: 40–50 cm
  • Short Day: 25–30 cm
• Germination: 3–5 days
• Sowing to Transplant: 15–20 days
• Transplant to First Flower: 30–40 days

Growing Tips:

• Transplanting: For maximum growth, start seeds in 72-cell flats 4–6 weeks before the last frost and transplant outdoors once the frost has passed.
• Direct Sowing: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep directly into the soil after the last frost.
• Bloom Optimization: Sow 8 weeks before the desired bloom time, and pinch plants to encourage branching and fuller growth.

Whether used as a standalone feature or in group plantings, Big Duck® Gold Marigolds bring resilience, beauty, and vibrancy to any garden. Add this versatile, easy-to-grow variety to your seed collection and enjoy its golden brilliance all season long!