Marigold Durango Yellow Seed
Best choice for gardeners seeking reliable, vibrant, and early-blooming annual color.
Brighten your garden with the Marigold Durango Yellow Seed, an annual flower known for its vibrant, deep yellow, anemone-type blooms. This hybrid variety offers early blooming and produces 2 to 2-1/2 inch flowers on well-branched plants with strong stems. It boasts excellent pack and pot appeal, making it ideal for retail, while also providing marvelous outdoor performance for consumers. These seeds are a reliable choice for adding cheerful color and structure to any planting, thriving in full sun.
$7.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
/ 5876
#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-34%
Below average
Soil Temperature
7075
/ -°F
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, vibrant floral displays
- Landscapers requiring consistent, uniform plant growth
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, heat-tolerant summer blooms
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious gardeners preferring affordable, open-pollinated seeds
- Gardeners unable to monitor plants for pest infestations
- Heirloom enthusiasts who prefer saving seeds for future seasons
Performance breakdown
Germination Speed
Rapid five to eight day turnaround gets your garden started quickly.
Bloom Consistency
Hybrid genetics ensure uniform, reliable flower production across every plant.
Structural Integrity
Sturdy stems prevent flopping and maintain a tidy, upright garden aesthetic.
Visual Impact
Deep yellow saturation creates a high-contrast focal point in sunny beds.
Retail Appeal
Compact, well-branched growth makes these ideal for nursery pots and displays.
Environmental Resilience
Thrives in full sun with moderate water for low-maintenance seasonal beauty.
Key Specs
Soil Temperature
70-75°F
Germination Lighting
Lightly Cover Seed
Germination Days
5-8 Days
Grow on Temperature Day
65-70°F
Grow on Temperature Night
60-65°F
Plant Spread
6-8"
Plant Height
10-12"
Plant Type
Annual
Features
- Early blooming for quick garden color
- Produces 2-2.5" anemone-type flowers
- Strong stems and well-branched plants
- Excellent pack and pot appeal
- Marvelous outdoor performance
- Vibrant deep yellow color saturation
- Hybrid variety for reliable results
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Marigold Durango Yellow Seed for its exceptional quality and reliability. A key highlight is the consistently high germination success, building strong grower confidence. Gardeners value the vibrant, true deep yellow color that maintains visual impact all season. The plants exhibit a robust, uniform growth habit, producing sturdy, compact, and prolific blooms with minimal effort. Early flowering is another frequently mentioned benefit, allowing for quicker enjoyment of the cheerful display. Despite minor isolated reports, the consensus confirms this variety delivers excellent, professional grade results, making it a highly recommended choice for reliable, high-impact bedding plants.
Know before you buy
Under optimal soil temperatures of 70-75°F, you can expect these seeds to germinate in 5 to 8 days.
Yes, these seeds require light coverage. Be sure to lightly cover them with soil after sowing to ensure proper germination.
These plants typically grow to a height of 10-12 inches with a spread of 6-8 inches, making them compact and well-branched.
No, this variety is specifically intended for transplanting. You should start the seeds indoors and move them to the garden once they are established.
Yes, for the best performance and most vibrant color, these plants should be placed in an area that receives full sun.
These are raw, untreated seeds. Each package contains 500 seeds.
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