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Safari Tangerine Marigold Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Safari Tangerine Marigold Seeds
Safari Tangerine Marigold, scientifically known as Tagetes patula, is a stunning French marigold variety admired for its vibrant tangerine-orange flowers and compact, bushy growth habit. Its large, double, carnation-like blooms create a beautiful display of bright citrus color in garden beds, borders, pathways, and decorative containers. This early-flowering variety is especially valued for its uniform growth, abundant blooms, and excellent ornamental appeal. Whether grown in home gardens, patio pots, or colorful landscape displays, Safari Tangerine Marigold adds warmth and cheerful beauty to outdoor spaces.
Tangerine Orange Flowers
French Marigold Variety
Compact Growth Habit
Early Flowering
Key Features
Large Double Flowers
Features attractive, double, carnation-like blooms with layered petals and beautifully textured centers.
Compact Bushy Plants
Develops a neat, well-branched growth habit, making it suitable for small gardens, edging, and container planting.
Early Flowering Variety
Known for its early flowering performance, providing attractive color relatively quickly after successful sowing.
Product Highlights
Bright tangerine-orange flowers
Large double carnation-like blooms
Compact French marigold variety
Approximately 10–12 inches tall
Excellent for garden borders and edging
Suitable for pots and containers
Early and abundant flowering
Attractive bedding and landscape plant
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Tagetes patula |
| Common Name | French Marigold |
| Variety Name | Safari Tangerine |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Plant Type | Annual Flowering Plant |
| Seed Type | Open-Pollinated Flower Seeds |
| Flower Color | Bright Tangerine to Deep Orange |
| Flower Type | Large Double, Carnation-Like Flowers |
| Flower Size | Approximately 2–3 Inches |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Bushy and Well-Branched |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 10–12 Inches |
| Plant Spread | Approximately 8–12 Inches |
| Days to Germination | Approximately 5–10 Days |
| Days to First Flowering | Approximately 45–55 Days |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–80°F (18–27°C) |
| Planting Depth | Approximately 1/4 Inch |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 8–10 Inches |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile Soil |
| Watering | Moderate and Regular Watering |
| Planting Season | Spring to Early Summer; Adjust to Local Climate |
| Special Recognition | 1992 Fleuroselect Gold Medal |
| Garden Uses | Flower Beds, Borders, Edging, Pots and Containers |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds and Growing Medium
Select healthy Safari Tangerine Marigold seeds and prepare a seed-starting tray or garden bed using loose, fertile, well-drained soil. Containers should have sufficient drainage holes to prevent excess water accumulation.
Select healthy Safari Tangerine Marigold seeds and prepare a seed-starting tray or garden bed using loose, fertile, well-drained soil. Containers should have sufficient drainage holes to prevent excess water accumulation.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep in the prepared growing medium and cover them lightly with soil. Maintain consistent moisture to encourage successful germination. Avoid burying the seeds too deeply.
Sow seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep in the prepared growing medium and cover them lightly with soil. Maintain consistent moisture to encourage successful germination. Avoid burying the seeds too deeply.
Step 3: Maintain Suitable Germination Conditions
Keep the growing medium lightly moist and provide suitable warmth. Seeds generally germinate within approximately 5–10 days under favorable conditions. Provide bright light once seedlings emerge.
Keep the growing medium lightly moist and provide suitable warmth. Seeds generally germinate within approximately 5–10 days under favorable conditions. Provide bright light once seedlings emerge.
Step 4: Transplant and Provide Sunlight
When seedlings develop several true leaves and are strong enough to handle, transplant them into garden beds or individual containers. Space plants around 8–10 inches apart and choose a location receiving plenty of direct sunlight.
When seedlings develop several true leaves and are strong enough to handle, transplant them into garden beds or individual containers. Space plants around 8–10 inches apart and choose a location receiving plenty of direct sunlight.
Step 5: Water and Maintain the Plants
Water regularly while allowing excess moisture to drain away. Avoid keeping the soil continuously waterlogged. Remove weeds and provide moderate feeding when necessary to support healthy growth.
Water regularly while allowing excess moisture to drain away. Avoid keeping the soil continuously waterlogged. Remove weeds and provide moderate feeding when necessary to support healthy growth.
Step 6: Encourage Continuous Flowering
Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage the development of additional blooms. With suitable sunlight, watering, and maintenance, Safari Tangerine Marigold can produce beautiful orange flowers throughout its growing season.
Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage the development of additional blooms. With suitable sunlight, watering, and maintenance, Safari Tangerine Marigold can produce beautiful orange flowers throughout its growing season.
Brighten Your Garden with Safari Tangerine Marigold
Bring vibrant citrus-orange beauty to your outdoor spaces with Safari Tangerine Marigold Seeds. Featuring large double blooms, compact growth, and early flowering performance, this attractive French marigold variety is an excellent choice for colorful flower beds, garden borders, and decorative containers. Give your plants plenty of sunshine, well-drained soil, and regular care to enjoy their cheerful floral display throughout the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful answers about Safari Tangerine Marigold Seeds, including flowering time, container growing, and plant care.
How long does Safari Tangerine Marigold take to flower from seeds?
Safari Tangerine Marigold generally begins flowering approximately 45–55 days after sowing under favorable growing conditions. The exact flowering time depends on sunlight, temperature, soil quality, and plant care. Providing adequate warmth and full sunlight helps support healthy development and early flowering.
Can Safari Tangerine Marigold grow successfully in pots and balcony gardens?
Yes. Safari Tangerine is a compact French marigold variety that is well suited to pots, planters, balcony gardens, and patio containers. Choose a container with drainage holes, use a well-draining potting mix, and place it in a location receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
What makes Safari Tangerine different from regular French marigold varieties?
Safari Tangerine is distinguished by its intense tangerine-orange flower color, large double blooms, compact growth habit, and early flowering performance. Unlike many ordinary marigold varieties, it is particularly valued for its uniform ornamental appearance. It also received the prestigious Fleuroselect Gold Medal in 1992 for its outstanding flower quality and performance.