About
A compact, bushy annual to 20cm tall producing an abundance of flowers throughout the summer in shades of red, orange, yellow and brown.
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 typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
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
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile soil, in full sun. Water freely during very dry spells
PruningNo pruning required, dead head regularly to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by sowing seeds in containers or the open ground in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to red spider mite, whiteflies, slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey mould and Phytophthora