Marigold Tagetes Orange Gem
Marigold Tagetes Orange Gem. A popular variety producing hundreds of petite flowers on each plant with low mounds of neat lacy foliage with a citrusy scent. Height 23cm (9in). The edible citrus tasting flowers have many uses, try them in salads, sandwiches or seafood dishes too.
Marigold Tagetes Orange Gem
Marigold Tagetes Orange Gem. A popular variety producing hundreds of petite flowers on each plant with low mounds of neat lacy foliage with a citrusy scent. Height 23cm (9in). The edible citrus tasting flowers have many uses, try them in salads, sandwiches or seafood dishes too.
Cultivation advice Marigold Tagetes Orange Gem
- For early bloom, start indoors in a sunny window, or under cover with warmth 4-6 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Planting depth 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
- Thin and transplant when large enough to handle, growing on and acclimatising outside after all danger of frost has passed.
- Protect from slugs and snails whilst young.
