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Marigold Inca II Orange Seed produces compact, early-flowering African marigolds with large 10-13 cm orange blooms. Strong stems and generous flowering suit sunny beds, pots and cutting.
View the South Africa-specific grow guide: Marigold Inca II Grow Guide for South Africa
Quick Grow Facts
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Growth Type: Upright, compact African marigold
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Plant Type: Warm-season flowering annual.
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Scientific Name: Tagetes erecta
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General Sowing Time: Spring to summer after frost risk has passed.
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Position: Full sun; light afternoon shade can help in very hot gardens.
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Sow Depth: Approximately 5 mm
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Spacing: 30–35 cm
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Germination: 4–7 days at 24–27 °C
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Height: 30–35 cm
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Flower Size: 10-13 cm
Why Grow This Variety
- Large 10-13 cm orange flowers create strong impact.
- Compact growth suits beds and containers.
- Early flowering brings warm-season colour sooner.
- Strong stems support garden and cutting use.
Garden Uses
Use Inca II Orange in sunny beds, summer containers, borders or cutting patches alongside other warm-season annuals.
Growing Notes
- Sow in spring to summer after local frost risk has passed.
- Use full sun and free-draining soil; light afternoon relief can help young plants in exceptionally hot gardens.
- Space 30–35 cm apart; the breeder lists an approximate 30–35 cm garden height and width.
- Water steadily while plants establish, then water deeply without leaving roots saturated.
- Deadhead or cut flowers regularly and avoid high-nitrogen feeding.
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