Tagetes Sunburst Series, mixed
marigold Sunburst Series
Sunburst Series are upright and bushy, to 40cm, with a long flowering season. Foliage is grey-green and the single flowers, to 8cm across and held above the leaves, are yellow, orange or rust red, the petals sometimes striped or edged, surrounding a yellow disc
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Orange Red Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Red Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange Red Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- 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
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Water freely in dry spells
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 21°C in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Cut flowers
- Garden edging
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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