Common Name: Marigold Tiger Eyes
Scientific Name: Tagestes patula
Physical Attributes: Bushy dwarf plants that produce double blooms. Flowers feature orange central crest with a maroon collar.
Uses: Beds, borders, and cut flowers.
Life Cycle: Annual
Growing Height: 30cm
Attracts: Beneficial insects.
When to Sow: Spring/Early Summer & Autumn
Sowing Depth: 3mm
Sow Spacing: 30cm
Sowing Method: Recommended to start indoors 4 – 6 weeks before your last frost date or direct sow after the last Spring frost in regular garden soil. Sow into moist but well-drained seed compost. Place in a warm light filled place, this is required for germination. Harden off and transplant seedlings when large enough to handle.
Position: Full sun
Germination Time: 7 – 21 days
Maintenance: Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming period. Protect from slugs and snails. Keep plants well watered.
Seeds Per Packet: 75
Marigold Tiger Eyes — 75 Seeds
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$3.50
Petite and punchy, these Marigolds are an easy flower to grow and will bring you endless joy and satisfaction for it. Known for enticing happy bugs and insects to the garden and deterring unwanted ones, space can always be made to grow a Marigold or two. With their unique and fun maroon tutus to the orange tuft centers, grow wherever your heart desires and reap the pleasure all season long.
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