Franchi Seeds - African Marigold
£3.50
Despite its name, this bushy, upright annual hails from the Americas. Tall and easy to cultivate, African marigolds produce an abundance of heavily ruffled double flowers in shades of lemon yellow and bright orange. They are brilliant companion plants for tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, melons and asparagus, as they repel insect pests. They can also be used as a "sacrifice" plant to protect vulnerable plants from slugs and snails, where they are troublesome.
Franchi's Vintage seed range is taken from the Franchi 1928 retail seed catalogue. The varieties are over 100 years old and are still going strong.
- Half-hardy annual
- Sow March to June - only plant outside once the danger of frost has passed
- Height: up to 70cm
- Seed sourced from Italy
- Plastic-free, recyclable packaging
- The vintage illustration is representative rather than botanically accurate
I aim to pick and pack your order within 24 hours of receipt and you should expect your parcel to arrive within 3–5 working days under normal circumstances. Orders placed on a Friday may not be sent until the following Monday. All delivery charges are calculated and displayed at the checkout.
- If your order can safely be sent in an envelope or small parcel, it will be sent by Royal Mail via a tracked service for £3.50. This doesn't require a signature but does let you know where your parcel is.
- Larger orders will be sent either with Royal Mail or a premium courier service for £4.95. Tracking details will be sent via SMS and/or email, if these contacts are provided.
- Extra large or heavy items will be sent via a premium courier service with tracking provided. Delivery is normally the next working day after dispatch.
- For deliveries to Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, Channel Islands and international addresses, please drop me a line at atyourservice@dancoopergarden.com letting me know where you are in the world and what you'd like to purchase. I will check the items are allowed to be shipped to your location and get a cost for your approval.
Should you need to return an item, drop me a line at atyourservice@dancoopergarden.com within 14 days of receiving your purchase, providing your name, order number and the reason for your return. I will let you know how to return your item.
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