{"product_id":"mr-fothergills-marigold-african-kees-orange-seeds","title":"Mr Fothergills Marigold (African) Kees' Orange Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"870b5e85-5ae7-4c61-82ef-5abfa8b7014a\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-1-instant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"60\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"60\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Marigold (African) Kees' Orange Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"371\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eMarigold (African) Kees’ Orange Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce some of the deepest, most vivid orange blooms available, making them an outstanding choice for bold summer bedding. This half-hardy annual flowers in the same year as sowing and forms well-branched, bushy plants topped with large, carnation-like flower heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"376\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"398\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"717\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"469\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eIntensely bright, large orange blooms for dramatic summer displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"531\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eBushy, well-branched plants ideal for bedding and borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"596\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eAttracts bees and butterflies, supporting garden pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"657\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eHalf-hardy annual that flowers reliably in the same year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"717\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eSuitable for containers as well as full-sun garden beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eMarigold (African) Kees’ Orange is a standout variety prized for its incredibly rich, saturated orange colouring—the deepest shade many gardeners will encounter in African marigolds. Each plant produces full, ruffled blooms reminiscent of carnations, creating a luxurious texture and vibrant colour that make them superb for mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eGrowing to around 60cm (24in) tall, these bushy, dwarf-to-medium plants fit beautifully into mixed borders, bedding schemes, and patio containers. Their sunny disposition and long flowering season ensure months of colour from early summer to autumn. As reliable pollinator attractors, they will also draw bees and butterflies into your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eEasy to grow and low maintenance, Kees’ Orange thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eTagetes erecta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half Hardy Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60cm \/ 24in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy, well-branched\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eSituation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eAttractive to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep orange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bedding, borders, containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eIndoors (Feb–Apr):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eSow 0.5cm deep in trays of compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003eMaintain 15–20°C for germination (14–21 days).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eTransplant seedlings when large enough, handling by a leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003eHarden off before planting outdoors after the last frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003eOutdoors (Apr–May):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003eSow 0.5cm deep into well-prepared, watered soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003eThin seedlings to 30cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003eWater well until established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e June–October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003eAdd Extraordinary Colour to Your Summer Displays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2678\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eChoose \u003cstrong data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003eMarigold (African) Kees’ Orange Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e to enjoy exceptional brightness, rich colour, and long-lasting blooms that make your garden glow all season. Perfect for bedding, containers, and pollinator-friendly spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mr Fothergills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57074115510656,"sku":"30231500","price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/3570\/2578\/files\/mr-fothergills-marigold-african-kees-orange-seeds.webp?v=1767113808","url":"https:\/\/oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk\/products\/mr-fothergills-marigold-african-kees-orange-seeds","provider":"Old Railway Line Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}