Tagetes patula La Bamba
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer to frost
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 30 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Children
Description
A new tall single flowered French Marigold from T&M's breeding.
Featuring neat lemon yellow petals with a discreet orange striping, this special gem echoes relaxed, warm, airy summer days.
A valuable addition to your summer bedding.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost or outdoors after last frost |
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Sow at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed sowing mix.
Do not cover seed.
Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag until after germination which usually takes 10-15 days.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots.
Grow on in cooler, well lit conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 15-20cm (6-8in) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
Deadhead regularly to promote blooming.
