Tagetes patula Naughty Marietta
Half-hardy Annual
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 10 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Children
Description
Rich golden yellow single flowers with maroon blotches, a really striking combination which makes it one of the most effective bedders available.
Excellent for bedding, use it at the front of the border or edge the border, path or in tubs, windowboxes etc.
Flowers all summer.
Height 25cm (10in).
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost or outdoors after last frost |
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Sow at 21-24C (70-75F) in a good seed sowing mix.
Just cover the seed with sowing mix and keep the mix damp but not wet.
Germination usually takes 5-14 days.
Growing Instructions
When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow in cooler conditions.
Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost,6-8in apart in a sunny spot.
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.
