{"product_id":"mr-fothergills-marigold-african-orange-beast-f1-flower-seeds","title":"Mr Fothergills Marigold (African) Orange Beast F1 Flower Seeds","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"70\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"70\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Marigold (African) Orange Beast F1 Flower Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"116\"\u003eMarigold (African) Orange Beast F1 Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce tall, vigorous plants with exceptionally large flower heads, making them ideal for creating bold summer displays. With blooms reaching up to 10cm (4in) across, this striking variety is perfect for gardeners looking to fill beds and borders with dramatic colour and height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"402\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"424\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"768\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"495\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eHuge flower heads up to 10cm (4in) wide for standout garden impact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"567\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eStrong, tall stems ideal for cutting and indoor floral arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eFlowers the same year as sown, providing quick summer colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eThrives in full sun with excellent performance in mixed borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"768\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eAttracts birds to the garden, enhancing local wildlife activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eOrange Beast F1 is an impressive African marigold renowned for its robust growth and oversized orange blooms. Reaching up to 75cm (30in) in height, it makes a commanding addition to summer borders, producing upright stems topped with perfectly rounded, ruffled flower heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eThis half-hardy annual is wonderfully easy to grow, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels. Its tall, architectural habit brings height and structure to planting schemes, while its large, vibrant flowers create unmissable focal points in beds or mass plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eThe sturdy stems make Orange Beast an excellent choice for cutting, allowing you to enjoy its rich orange blooms indoors as well. Flowering prolifically throughout summer, it provides lasting colour, attracts birds, and offers reliable performance in sunny spots with well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eTagetes erecta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half Hardy Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cm \/ 30in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall, upright\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eAttractive to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eFlower Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 10cm across\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bedding, borders, cut flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003eIndoors (Feb–Apr):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003eSow 0.5cm deep in trays of compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eKeep at 15–20°C; seedlings appear in 7–21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003eTransplant when large enough, handling by a leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003eHarden off before planting outdoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eafter the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003eOutdoors (Apr–May):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003eSow 1.5cm deep in well-drained, prepared soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003eThin to 30–40cm apart for strong, tall plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003eWater well until established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003eBring Height, Colour, and Impact to Your Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2717\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eChoose \u003cstrong data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003eMarigold (African) Orange Beast F1 Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e to fill your garden with towering stems and huge, glowing blooms that make a bold statement all summer long. 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