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American Marigolds
Tagetes erecta

Description:
Descriptions are based on Lompoc, California growing conditions. Bodger offers de-tailed seed of Discovery™, Atlantis™, Galore™, Jubilee™, Gold Coins™ and Crush? Series. Film Coated seed is available on the Discovery and Atlantis Series.
 
Atlantis™ Series F1
Bred by Bodger. 260-300 seeds per gram (3.33-3.846 g/Ms). This mid height African Marigold sets a standard for excellence with its well formed, round, fully double flowers. Atlantis™ series has been selected to bloom earlier, even under long days. Sturdy plants support flowers better for shipping than other Marigold series in this height. Flower diameter 9 cm (3 1/2 in.) Greenhouse height: 25-30 cm (10-12 in.). Garden height: 35-40 cm (14-16 in.).


P707-0 Gold
Darker than Yellow, but lighter than Orange

P711-0 Mix
A mixture of all four colors

P708-1 Orange


P709-0 Primrose
Beautiful light yellow

P704-1 Yellow

   


Crush Series
Bred by Bodger. 275 seeds per gram (3.636g/Ms). Huge flowers on dwarf, Dolly type plants. While not as floriferous as F1 varieties, the deep green foliage and big flowers look terrific in 10cm (4in.) pots. Separate colors have been improved for height uniformity, bloom time and outdoor performance. Flower size: 9 to 10cm (3-1/2 to 4in.) Garden height: 15 to 20cm (6 to 8in.)

P763-0 Guys and Dolls Mix
A mixture of yellow, gold and rich orange. Well matched for blooming time and dwarf habit. Huge 12cm (4 to 5in.) across. Garden height: 15 to 20cm. (6 to 8 in.)
P760-0 Papaya Crush?
Huge golden blooms. #8300159.
P761-0 Pineapple Crush?
Bright yellow flowers. #8300160.
P762-0 Pumpkin Crush?
Deep orange flowers. #8300158.


Discovery™ Series F1
Bred by Bodger. 260-300 seeds per gram (3.33 to 3.846g/Ms). The most compact, tidy American Marigold currently available. Abundant, large, fully double flowers on dwarf plants make the Discovery™ Series the best varieties we’ve seen for use in packs and 10cm (4in.) pots. Sturdy and dwarf, bedding plant growers will find these plants are an ideal height for shipping, even in full bloom. Outdoors, the plants stay neat and compact when compared to other varieties. Flower diameter: 6 to 7cm (2-1/2 to 3in.) Greenhouse height: 15 to 20cm (6 to 8in.) Garden height: 20 to 25cm (8 to 10in.)


P705-0 Mix
(Yellow & Orange only)

P702-1 Orange
Vivid orange

P704-0 Yellow
Bright yellow
 


Galore™ Series F1
Bred by Bodger. 383 seeds per gram (2.611g/Ms). Having a touch more vigor than an Atlantis, the Galores are an excellent choice for 4-6” pots! Each color posesses high quality, fully double, tight flower heads. Under short days, they bloom about 70 days after sowing. Great for flower beds and dwarf hedges. Galores are self-cleaning hybrids so the plants always show a solid mass of fresh flowers. Flower diameter: 9cm (3-1/2in.) Garden height: In cool areas 30 to 35cm (12 to 14in.) In warm areas 40 to 45cm (16 to 18 in.)

P724-0 Gold
Rich, golden blooms, winner of the All Britain Bronze, IGA Gold 1978, RHS High Commended 1978, and a All-America Selections winner.
P727-0 Mix

P725-0 Orange
Vivid orange
P726-0 Yellow
Bright, canary yellow, All-America Selections winner and RHS Highly Commended 1978.


Gold Coins™ Series F1
Bred by Bodger. 383 seeds per gram (2.611g/Ms). Increasingly popular with cut flower growers, the Coins have strong stems, long shelf life (up to 2 weeks!) and enormous high quality blooms. The fully double flowers are 13cm (5 in.) across. They would also be a good choice for the home gardener who wishes to have a marigold ‘hedge’. First flowers open about 70 days after sowing under short day conditions. The Coins have been improved (year 2000) to bloom earlier under long days on sturdier plants. Garden height: 100cm (3ft.)

3001 Crackerjack Mix
Bred by Bodger. 257 seeds per grams (3.891g/Ms). Early, giant carnation-flowered mixture of orange, gold and yellow.Excellent for background plantings and home garden cuts. Widely used in mail-order catalogs and seed packets. Flower size: 10cm (4in.) Garden height: 90cm (3ft.)

P733-0 Double Eagle
Bright orange. RHS Highly Commended 1978.

P734-0 Doubloon
Yellow. RHS Highly Commended 1978.
P736-0 Gold Coins Mix


P735-0 Sovereign™
Gold. RHS Highly Commended 1978.
   


Jubilee™ Series F1
Bred by Bodger. 383 seeds per gram (2.611g/Ms). With their enormous flower size and wind resistance, the Jubilees are the best series for mass plantings in parks and for commercial accounts. Wind resistant plants are covered with fully double 10 to 13cm (4 to 5in.) blooms. Best sold green in packs. Garden height: In cool areas 45 to 55cm (18 to 22in.) Taller in warm areas.

P728-0 Diamond
Bright yellow. RHS Award of Merit in 1978.
P729-0 Golden
Pure gold. RHS Highly Commended in 1978. All-America Selections Winner, too.
P731-0 Jubilee Mix
The three hybrids in a formula mixture. RHS Highly Commended in 1978.
P730-0 Orange
Light orange flowers. All-America Winner and All Britain Bronze.
3000 Orange Hawaii
257 seeds per gram (3.891g/Ms) This deep orange variety produces an abundance of double and semi-double flowers. Prized for its xanthophyll, Orange Hawaii is used as a natural feed additive to brighten the yolks of eggs. Flower size: 10cm (4in.) Garden height: 90cm (3ft.)
   


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