Seed no. 1222E
Tagetes lucida, 'Sweet Mace'
Marigold
£2.45
In stock · approx. 310 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow indoors. Surface sow onto seed compost which is moist but well-drained. Only just cover with soil. Propagate at 21-24°C or put in a warm place. Light is required for germination. Germination takes 5-14 days. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle. Acclimatise and plant out once danger of frost has passed. Space at 20-25cm. Can be sown directly from May with 25cm spacing, keep moist until germinated.
Growing
Easy to grow in any well-drained garden soil in full sun. Do not feed.
Cultivation
Cut flowers regularly to encourage growth and to prolong flowering window or deadhead.
| Genus | Tagetes |
|---|---|
| Species | lucida |
| Family | Compositae/Asteraceae |
| Common name | Marigold |
| Seed number | 1222E |
| Hardiness | Half hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | Yellow/Orange |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 0.5m |
| Sow | Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Flowers | May, Jun |
| Seeds per packet | 310 |
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