Plant Information
Xochi™ Orange Marigold
Scientific Name: Tagetes erecta
Common Name: Marigold, African cut flower type
Blooming Season: Summer, Late Summer, Autumn
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Scented Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 4 - 6" (10 - 15cm)
Height: 24 - 36" (61 - 91cm)
Width: 6 - 10" (15 - 25cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Fully double blooms with deep, rich color. Strong stems on sturdy plants make these excellent cut flowers and great in the garden.
Strong stems stand up to shipping
Strong stems and rich colour make Xochi Orange the best for bouquets and grower bunches. An excellent option for Summer and Fall cut flower programs, Xochi offers the uniformity, good shipability and durability to meet the increasing consumer demand for Dia de los Muertos and Halloween celebrations.
Stem length: 24 in./61 cm
Planting density: 8 to 10 plants/ft.2 (80 to 100 plants/m2)
Best for: High tunnel, field
Floral selection guide: Focal
Plug crop time: 3 to 4 weeks
Transplant to finish: 6 to 9 weeks
- A great option for Summer and Fall cut flower programs, Xochi delivers stronger stems and richer colours than competing varieties.
- Offers the uniformity, good shipability and durability to meet the increasing consumer demand for Dia de los Muertos and Halloween celebrations; good for use in bouquets and grower bunches.