Tagetes patula Scarlet Sophie
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 12 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Edible flowers
- Ideal for: Bedding, Children, Pot Plant
Description
Spectacular camellia-like blooms - uniquely different, the rich russet red flowers trimmed with gold change to flame red as the flower ages.
Early and smothered with blooms all season.
Recommended for beds, borders, pots, window boxes etc.
Flowers all summer.
Height 25-30cm (10-12in).
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost or outdoors after last frost |
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| Sowing depth: | barely cover seed |
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Sow in a good seed sowing mix just covering the seed with sowing mix.
Make sure that the sowing mix is moist but not wet and seal in a plastic bag until after germination which usually takes 5-10 days at 12-24C (70-75F).
Growing Instructions
Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots, and grow on in cooler conditions.
Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart in a sunny spot in ordinary garden soil.
Aftercare Instructions
Deadhead regularly to prolong blooming
Kitchen Notes
The flowers taste of orange or lemon. Use in sandwiches, salads, seafood chowders and hot desserts. Write to us for a free leaflet with recipes for a wide range of edible flowers.
