Tagetes patula Gypsy Sunshine
Half-hardy Annual
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 8 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Children
Description
Regular, very heavy flowering and virtually guarantees a brilliant bedding display of warm butter yellow flowers.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost or outdoors after last frost |
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| Sowing depth: | 1/8 inch (3mm) |
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Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed sowing mix in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C).
Germination usually takes 7-21 days.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle.
Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart in full sun.
Prefers a well drained soil.
Aftercare Instructions
Deadhead regularly to prolong blooming
