Tagetes patula Mr Majestic
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, Border, Children, Pot Plant
Description
T&M own breeding.
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Many gardeners have grown T&M's Marigold Striped Marvel since it was introduced in 1992.
It is a novel Marigold ideal for cut flowers and the back of borders and bedding.
Now T&M introduce Mr Majestic, a dwarf version of Striped Marvel.
A fantastic compact bedding plant or ideal for containers around the garden.
It is a welcome change from pure oranges and lemons and one which is bound to get the neighbours talking! Flowers summer.
Height 30cm (12in).
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or outdoors after last frost |
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Sow in a good seed compost just covering the seed with seed sowing mix.
Germination takes 5-14 days at 21-24C (70-75F).
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle transplant the seedlings to boxes or 7.5cm (3in) pots, and grow on in cooler conditions.
When well grown gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions and plant out in late spring after all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart in full sun and well drained 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.
