Marigold Durango Mix Seed
Best choice for gardeners seeking vibrant, early-blooming seasonal color.
Brighten your garden with the Marigold Durango Mix Seed, an early-blooming series celebrated for its exceptional pack and pot appeal, ensuring outstanding outdoor performance. These plants produce stunning 2 to 2-1/2 inch anemone-type flowers on sturdy stems, creating a vibrant display on well-branched plants. This mix features a beautiful blend of Durango colors, perfect for adding natural charm. The seeds are untreated, offering a natural planting option for reliable seasonal color.
$4.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
/ 5867
#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-53%
Below average
Plant Height
1012
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, colorful floral displays
- Landscapers creating uniform, professional-grade garden borders
- Busy growers needing low-maintenance, heat-resistant plants
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding frequent garden chores
- Sensitive gardeners bothered by strong, musky plant odors
- Budget-conscious gardeners hoping to save seeds for next year
Performance breakdown
Germination Speed
Rapid five to eight day turnaround gets your garden started fast.
Structural Integrity
Sturdy stems prevent flopping and maintain a tidy, upright garden display.
Visual Impact
Anemone-type blooms provide a dense, vibrant texture for high-impact color.
Container Versatility
Compact growth habit makes these perfect for pots and retail packs.
Ease of Cultivation
Reliable performance makes these a low-maintenance choice for seasonal color.
Bloom Consistency
Early-blooming series ensures a uniform look across the entire mix.
Key Specs
Plant Height
10-12 inches
Plant Spread
6-8 inches
Soil Temperature for Germination
70-75°F
Germination Days
5-8 Days
Grow on Temperature Day
65-70°F
Grow on Temperature Night
60-65°F
Plant Type
Annual
Planting Method
Transplant
Features
- Early blooming for quick garden color
- Attractive 2-2.5" anemone-type flowers
- Strong stems and well-branched plants
- Vibrant formula mix of Durango colors
- Untreated seeds for natural planting
- Excellent for retail packs and pots
- Reliable outdoor garden performance
- Annual life cycle for seasonal color
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Harris Seeds Marigold Durango Mix for its exceptional reliability and quality. The primary satisfaction driver is the near perfect germination rate, ensuring a robust start to the season. Users consistently report uniform, compact growth, making these marigolds ideal for edging and containers. The mix delivers a vibrant tapestry of classic colors, including oranges, yellows, and reds, providing spectacular, long-lasting summer displays. The resulting plants exhibit excellent health and vigor, proving sturdy and heat tolerant once established. This high success rate maximizes yield, offering strong value for gardeners seeking dependable, colorful results.
Know before you buy
Yes, these are excellent for containers. With a compact spread of 6 to 8 inches and a height of 10 to 12 inches, they are specifically bred for pot and pack performance.
These seeds are best started using the transplant method. Ensure your soil temperature is between 70-75°F to achieve the best germination results within 5 to 8 days.
Yes, for the best results and most vibrant color, these plants should be placed in a location that receives full sun.
No, these are untreated seeds, which makes them a natural choice for your garden planting.
No, the Durango Mix is an annual plant. It is designed to provide a single season of vibrant, early-blooming color.
You can expect 2 to 2-1/2 inch anemone-type flowers. The plants are well-branched with sturdy stems, creating a dense and colorful display.
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