Tagetes erecta Doubloon
Tagetes erecta Doubloon
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 24 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Edible flowers
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Children, Pot Plant
Description
A weather resistant Marigold! Large fully double yellow blooms, standing up to rain and strong sunshine have been unheard of until now. Flowers lasting over a long period, whatever the weather. Ideal for giving height to your annual borders and as a cut flower.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost or outdoors after last frost |
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Sow in pots or trays of moist seed sowing mix and cover with a fine sprinkling of sowing mix or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a constant temperature of between 20-25C (68-77F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the sowing mix moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 7-21 days.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays. Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30-45cm (12-18in) apart. For best results, provide a light, well-drained soil in full sun.
Aftercare Instructions
Deadhead regularly to promote blooming.