Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Marigold
Variety Name: Moonsong Deep Orange F1
Genus: Tagetes
Species: erecta
Year: 2010
Common Name: Marigold
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Syngenta Flowers
Close Market Comparison: Inca II Orange and Antigua Orange
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Hardiness Zone/Hardy to Zone: Zone 10
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Dead Heading Recommended: No
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Upright
Plant Height: 16 inches
Bloom Time: Summer to frost
Bloom Color: Orange
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid
Bloom Size: 2.5-3.5 inches
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Weather Tolerance: Drought, heat
Garden Spacing: 14-18 inches
Hanging Basket: Yes
Medium Height Divider: Yes
Ground Cover: Yes
Cut Flower: Yes
Edible Ornamental: Yes
HOW TO GROW
In the North, it is recommended to start the seed indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost. Sow seed on top of germination media that has been thoroughly wet and allowed to drain. Cover seed with media. Maintain 70 to 75F media temperature during germination, which takes about 5 to 7 days. Fill peat pot or other “green” container with soilless media and transplant young seedlings into containers. Grow indoors at 50 to 65F until outdoor temperatures warm to 60F. Plant pot and all into prepared garden soil or patio type container after the threat of frost. In the South, seed can be sown directly into garden soil where the plants would be growing for the summer season. Grow in full sun for maximum flower production. Too much fertilizer will result in large green plants with few flowers.
Melinda Myers –
Here is a nice review of Marigold Moonsong Deep Orange F1 https://www.melindamyers.com/audio-video/melindas-garden-moment-audio-tips/flowers-ornamental-grasses/low-maintenance-budget-wise-marigolds