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Seed no. 1222M
Tagetes patula, 'Tiger Eyes'
French Marigold
£2.35
Out of stock · approx. 650 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
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Germination
Sow indoors. Sow 3mm deep into seed compost which is moist but well-drained. Propagate at 20-25°C or put in a warm place. Light is required for germination. Germination takes 7-21 days. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle. Acclimatise and plant out once danger of frost has passed. Space at 30cm.
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 | patula |
| Family | Compositae/Asteraceae |
| Common name | French Marigold |
| Seed number | 1222M |
| 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 | 1.9m |
| Sow | Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Flowers | May, Jun |
| Seeds per packet | 650 |
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