Flower seeds of marigold "Sunny giant", large -flowered, 0.3 g

Annual plant.  The bush is powerful, branching, the height of the plants 90-100 cm. The inflorescences are very large terry, clove-shaped bright yellow, diameter 15-17 cm. Used for planting in flower beds, on flower beds, borders and for cutting. Cut flowers stand in water for a long time (13-15 days). Velvettes go well with Margaritas, calendula, orebecia, cosmea and pelargonia.

Sowing for seedlings in March-April, in areas with a soft climate can be sowed directly in the ground in May.. Seeds are sown in light nutrient soil. Seals appear after 7-14 days at an optimum temperature of 20-22 ° C.  Seedlings are planted in open ground when the threat of frost passes. The distance between plants is 50 cm. Velvetsy are not demanding on soil and moisture. They prefer open sunny places, but grow in partial shade. For good growth and flowering, plants need to be watered and fed (two or three top dressing with an interval of 7-10 days). When the marigolds grow, watering should be stopped, but top dressing is continued (with an interval of 10-14 days). Flowering from June to frost. To extend flowering, it is necessary to remove wilted flowers. Easily tolerate transplanting in a flowering state.