Early-blooming ‘Marvel’ varieties are ready to sell 60 days from sowing. The 18-in. (45-cm) plants produce full, rounded, 3.75-in. (9-cm) blooms packed tight with petals Ð this excellent flower form ensures that ‘Marvel’ stands up to Botrytis and has superior performance in the garden. Extra-sturdy stems won’t break in shipping or during poor weather conditions. Like most African-type marigolds, ‘Marvel’ initiates flowering faster under short days.