Tagetes tenuifolia 'Golden Gem'
signet marigold 'Golden Gem'
Producing an abundance of deep golden-yellow flowers throughout summer and well into autumn, this is a very showy annual, that can be...
Plant description
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Tagetes tenuifolia Golden Gem:
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