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Annual Biennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Yellow Orange | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Orange Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical 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
- 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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