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Annual Biennial

Tagetes tenuifolia 'Starfire'
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signet marigold 'Starfire'

A compact, bushy annual to 20cm tall producing an abundance of flowers throughout the summer in shades of red, orange, yellow and brown

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Brown Orange Red Yellow Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile soil, in full sun. Water freely during very dry spells

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seeds in containers or the open ground in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Bedding
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
Pruning

No pruning required, dead head regularly to prolong flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to red spider mite, whiteflies, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey mould and Phytophthora

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