Tagetes seeds: Tagetes patula Mr Majestic

Tagetes seeds: Tagetes patula Mr Majestic

1 packet (100 seeds) @ $2.95

Catalog Code: 1552

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Tagetes seeds: 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's own breeding - Awarded the FLEUROSELECT QUALITY MARK.

Many gardeners have grown T&M's Marigold 'Striped Marvel' since it was introduced in 1992. It is a novel Marigold seed, ideal for cut flowers and the back of borders and bedding. Now T&M introduces ' 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 neighbors talking! Flowers summer. Height 30cm (12in).

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:Indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or outdoors after last frost

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.