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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.
Quick Grow Facts
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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: Sow about 5 mm deep in warm seedling mix or prepared soil.
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Spacing: 30-40 cm apart for large-flowered bedding plants.
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Germination: 4-7 days at 24-27 C.
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Height: General African marigold references range from 30-120 cm; this imported source copy describes Inca II as compact.
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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 during spring to summer after frost risk has passed.
- Position plants in full sun; light afternoon shade can help in very hot gardens.
- Sow about 5 mm deep in warm seedling mix or prepared soil and space plants 30-40 cm apart for large-flowered bedding.
- Allow 4-7 days for germination at 24-27 C.
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