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Tagetes Burning Embers | Swedish/French Marigold
Tagetes Burning Embers | Swedish/French Marigold

Tagetes Burning Embers | Swedish/French Marigold

SKU: SD30001201
approx 50 seeds
£2.39 £1.79
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Overview

Deep orange-red blooms burn brightly throughout the summer on this well-known bushy annual often grown as a companion plant with tomatoes to restrict the spread of pests such as aphid. The petals of 'Burning Embersare edible and can be scattered over salads. Ideal for children as it is easy to grow. Choose a sunny, well-drained site and remember to deadhead regularly to keep it flowering. Growing instructions: Sow shallowly into moist but not overly wet seed compost and germinate at 68-77°F (20-25°C). When large enough to handle transplant into small pots, and grow on in cooler conditions. Seedlings should emerge within 1-3 weeks. Transplant, pot up and acclimatise before planting out at 30cm intervals after all risk of frost has passed. Later sowings after April can be made directly into a well-prepared bed. Sow: February to May Flowering: June to September

Specifications

  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: moist, but well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: August to September
  • Hardiness: half-hardy (will need winter protection)
  • Eventual Height:0.3m-0.6m
  • Eventual Spread: 0.3m-0.6m

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

Ensure good drainage in the pot or soil area when planting by incorporating grit and working the ground on particularly heavy soils. Cut back after flowering if growing as an ornamental. Potted plants should be moved to an unheated greenhouse or sheltered porch during the winter months, while others should be protected with horticultural fleece.

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Seeds will arrive in paper satchets which are packaged in A4 or A5 hard backed envelopes.

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