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  

Growing Information: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds on the soil surface or lightly cover with 1–2 mm of soil/vermiculite. Keep soil moist and in bright light. Seeds germinate in 5–10 days.

Harden off seedlings for 7–10 days before transplanting outdoors after frost. Space plants 25–35 cm apart in full sun with well-drained soil. This medium, compact French marigold produces fiery orange-red blooms, ideal for garden beds or cut flowers.

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