Moonlight Marigold Seeds - Creamy White Double Blooms (100pc) | Seeds Of Strength

Moonlight Marigold: Creamy White Double Blooms for Bright Borders

Moonlight Marigold is an annual with tall, fern-like stems crowned by large double blooms in a soft creamy white to pale yellow hue. Growing to about 8-14 inches, it works beautifully in beds, borders, and along garden paths where the blooms catch light and draw the eye. This variety also makes a fine cut flower that lasts in arrangements from early summer until frost.

Key details help gardeners plan a vibrant display: full sun, spring planting, and a maturity timeline around 70 days. The plant is open pollinated, tends to attract pollinators, and is designed for easy planting and maintenance.

Why gardeners may choose Moonlight Marigold

• High germination with a controlled soil temperature near 70-75 F to preserve the creamy hue.
• Single-stem training and a phosphorus-focused schedule can encourage 3-4 inch fully double blooms.
• Soil pH around 6.0-6.5 with low nitrogen supports the pale color and steady growth.
• Succession planting every 3 weeks along with regular deadheading and feeding sustains fresh blooms from June through October.
• Border planting can create luminous edges while potentially deterring nematodes along borders.

Growing tips and how to plant

• Sowing method: start indoors or direct sow in spring for reliable establishment.
• Depth and spacing: plant about 1/16 inch deep with 12 inches between plants.
• Light and care: provide full sun; expect a bloom window from summer into frost; days to maturity around 70 days.