Overview
Tagetes patula 'Aton Spry' (Aton Series) is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Tagetes, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tagetes patula 'Aton Spry' (Aton Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, low maintenance, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Tagetes patula 'Aton Spry' (Aton Series) is a bushy annual biennial cultivar within the Tagetes genus, known for its upright growth and fragrant, pinnately divided foliage. This cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained, neutral loam soils, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings including cottage gardens, patios, and coastal areas. It blooms prominently during summer and autumn, producing daisy-like flower heads that contribute to flower borders and beds. 'Aton Spry' is deciduous and hardy to UK zone H2, preferring fertile, moist soil and can be propagated by seed.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tagetes
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Tagetes patula 'Aton Spry' (Aton Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial, Bedding
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Low Maintenance, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tagetes patula 'Aton Spry' (Aton Series)
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tagetes patula 'Aton Spry' (Aton Series)?
Tagetes patula 'Aton Spry' (Aton Series) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tagetes patula 'Aton Spry' (Aton Series) need?
Tagetes patula 'Aton Spry' (Aton Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tagetes patula 'Aton Spry' (Aton Series) hardy in the UK?
Tagetes patula 'Aton Spry' (Aton Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Tagetes patula 'Aton Spry' (Aton Series)?
Seed.
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