Marigold Tagetes Red Gem
£0.99 – £6.59
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 Red Gem
Cultivation Advice Marigold Tagetes Red 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.