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Crackerjack African Marigold Seeds
Crackerjack African Marigold Seeds
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Product Details
Product Details
If you want a large, majestic marigold, Crackerjack is a superior blend with a mounding form, consistent height, and sturdy flower stalks. The 4" blooms in tangerine orange, rich gold, and lemony yellow will brighten up your flower bed, path edges, and large container plantings. They make radiant, long-lasting cut flowers and are so easy to grow from seed. African Marigold petals are edible with a slightly bitter, citrusy/spice flavor. They make a pretty garnish on rice, salads, or desserts. For a dazzling contrast, plant next to blue or dark purple flowers. Be prepared for butterflies to visit!
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Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Type: African Marigold (Learn more)
Native: Mexico and South America
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall
Variety Info: 4" blooms in tangerine orange, rich gold, and lemony yellow.
Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower, Good for Containers, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–80°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 5–14 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18"
Thinning: When 1" tall thin to 1 every 18"
Growing Info
Harvesting: For the longest vase-life, harvest in the morning, choosing flowers that are half-open. Change vase water frequently.
- Cary R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 30, 2025Giant!!
I loved these!!! I grew them in 6 spots in my garden and I can’t believe how beautiful and different each plant was. Blooms varied from the big fluffy marigolds to single petal, bright yellow to deep orange. They were also giant - so tall! The bees loved them. I can’t wait to plant these again next year!!!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningDec 1, 2025Hey Cary,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your amazing experience with our Crackerjack African Marigold Seeds! Your photo is incredible. They are giant for sure! We absolutely love hearing that you grew them in 6 different spots and got such beautiful variety - from those big fluffy blooms to the single petals in all those gorgeous shades from bright yellow to deep orange! And how exciting that they grew so tall and giant for you! Marigolds are such wonderful pollinator magnets, we love h hearing the bees love them too. It sounds like you created an absolutely stunning display in your garden! We can't wait for you to grow them again next year. Thanks for sharing your beautiful growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- LindseyVerified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 starsAug 31, 2025These look nothing like the picture
These flowers do not look like your typical crackerjack african marigolds. They are single petel blooms and are not the round ball I was expecting. I have 7 plants and they are all yellow, no orange and all the blooms look like this. and they are pretty wimpy too. Several lose a few of the petals it produces when you cut them. I have to cut them out of my garden because they are taking up way too much space and not giving me the blooms I was expecting.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalEGEpic GardeningSep 10, 2025Hey Lindsey,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- MeganVerified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 starsJul 23, 2025variable
Great germination rate. However, the three plants are all different from each other! One has the beautiful blooms as shown on the seed packet, one has zero buds even now, and the other has flowers, but they are not like the others (more scraggly.) There is another review here suggesting a similar problem, so I know I'm not alone. I've attached photos for reference. Curious what might be going on!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningAug 21, 2025Hello Megan,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for attaching photos. It’s very helpful. I completely understand your concern about the variation you’re seeing in your plants. We’ve gone ahead and sent you an email directly regarding this issue so we can better assist you there. Please check your inbox and feel free to reply when you have a moment.
- Samantha C.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJan 19, 20255 Stars
I just love how big and full these grew for me . The orange color and fluffiness are just perfect.
- ChiemiRated 4 out of 5 starsOct 25, 20244 Stars
I love the flowers, but they look completely different from the illustration on the seed packet. My flowers are about 2” tops. Not 4” like the back of the seed packet says. I kind of wonder if the seeds are of a completely different variety? They are tall. But I think there might’ve been a mixup somewhere. So, if you buy this, your flowers may not look like the ones on the seed packet.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert
