1# CJ MARIGOLD FLOWER SEED

Crackerjack marigolds are tall, bold marigolds known for their large, showy blooms and easy growing nature.

🌿 What They Look Like

• Big, round, fluffy flowers (almost pom-pom-like)

• Colors include:

  • Bright yellow

  • Gold

  • Orange

• Blooms can be 3–5 inches across

• Strong upright stems

🌱 Growing Info

• Height: 2–3 feet (sometimes taller)

• Full sun ☀️

• Blooms: summer through frost

• Very easy to grow from seed

• Thrives in average soil

🌼 Garden Uses

• Borders and flower beds

• Vegetable garden companion plant

• Great for cut flowers

• Adds bold color and height

🐝 Garden Benefits

• Attracts bees and beneficial insects

• Known for helping reduce certain pests in vegetable gardens

  • Commonly planted near:

    • 🍅 tomatoes

    • 🌶️ peppers

🌿 Care Tips

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms

• Water moderately (don’t overwater)

• Very heat-tolerant and hardy

👍 Why Gardeners Love Crackerjack Marigolds

• Large, eye-catching blooms

• Very low maintenance

• Excellent companion plant for veggies

• Long-lasting flowers all season

🔍 How It Fits in Your Garden

Your garden is shaping up really well:

• 🌻 Sunflowers & Cosmos → tall backdrop

• 🌼 Crackerjack Marigolds → mid-height color + pest help

• 🌸 Calendula & Bachelor Buttons → pollinators

• 🌙 Four O’Clocks → evening blooms

• 🍅 Tomatoes & 🌶️ peppers → main crops

• 🎃 Gourds → spreading vines

✅ Tip:
Plant Crackerjack marigolds throughout your vegetable area (not just in one spot)—they work best when scattered to help deter pests.