Burning Embers Marigold

Linnaeus Burning Embers Marigold (Tagetes patula) - A glowing beauty from a mile away, this French marigold cannot go unnoticed. Flowers resemble the smouldering, smoky orange embers at the edge of a brush fire. Stems are an antique variety cultivated for many years at the Linnaeus Botanical Gardens in Uppsala, Sweden. Plants reach 24-36 inches in height. A low maintenance and highly fragrant variety which is great for companion planting as it deters insect pests and deer.

50 seeds per packet $4.45 

Growing Information: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Broadcast seed on top of soil, lightly cover and place dome or plastic film until emergence. Keep under full light and harden plants off 7-10 days before lining out.

Days to Germination:  5 - 14

Plant Spacing: 12" (30cm)

Plant Height: 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm)

Features:

Annual

Hardiness Zones: 2 - 11

Bloom Time: Summer to Fall

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Attracts Bees & Butterflies

Deer Resistant

Heat & Drought Resistant

Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets