About
This fast-growing, bushy annual to around 90cm tall with aromatic, deeply-divided, dark green leaves. Single flower heads with dark red petals edged with orange-gold and with golden-orange centres are borne from summer into early autumn.
About the genus
Tagetes can be annuals or perennials of upright growth, with strongly aromatic pinnately divided leaves and showy daisy-like, single or double flower-heads in summer and autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
PruningDeadhead regularly to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free