Guides de culture
Tagetes 'Lemon Gem'

Fleurs

Tagetes 'Lemon Gem'

African Marigold

This half-hardy, Mexican native will bring cheer to any flower garden. The delicate, ferny foliage is smothered with small flowers all summer long. Incredibly attractive to bees and butterflies, and very weather-resistant. Use the edible petals and young shoots in salads.

Type de plante
Annuelle semi-rustique
Exposition
Plein soleil
Hauteur
30cm
Largeur
20cm

Calendrier de culture

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Semis sous abri
Semis en pleine terre
Floraison

Semis et culture

Surface sow under cover Feb-April in moist seed compost. Cover with a very thin layer of soil, as light is required for germination. Place in propagator or a warm sill at 20-24°C. When large enough to handle, pot up and gradually acclimatise before planting out 30cm apart, in sunny position when risk of frost has passed. Alternatively sow where they are to grow May-June.

Entretien

Deadhead or cut flowers regularly to prolong the flowering period. Do not feed.

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