French marigold Tiger Eyes seeds - Tagetes patula
French marigold Tiger Eyes seeds - Tagetes patula
French marigold Tiger Eyes seeds - Tagetes patula
French marigold Tiger Eyes seeds - Tagetes patula
Tagetes patula Tiger Eyes
French marigold
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Description
French Marigold 'Tiger Eyes', known by its Latin name Tagetes patula, is a dwarf variety with original bicolour double flowers. The outer petals of mahogany red surround a dome resembling that of an anemone flower, with short ligules of dark golden yellow. Well-branched and small in size, this neat annual plant offers abundant flowering throughout the summer. Its rapid growth and easy cultivation make it an ideal choice for borders and containers. Sow it indoors at the end of winter or in spring.
Tagetes patula is a herbaceous annual plant of the aster family, native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Bolivia. In a short time, it forms a small, bushy and branched clump, with a neat habit, 25 to 30 cm in height by 15 to 20 cm wide, covered with dark green, highly cut foliage, strongly aromatic, with a strong odour that may be off-putting. Flowering occurs from June to September if regularly dead-headed. 'Tiger Eyes' has received an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. It produces magnificent heads measuring 5 cm in diameter, classified within the Tagetes patula as "anemone flowers". The ligules (the flowers located at the periphery of the head) appear to flutter like butterfly wings. This plant readily self-seeds in the garden, but not always true to the mother variety.
French Marigolds are easy to sow and grow in well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. They brighten up summer beds with their generous flowering and intense colours, ideal to be softened by grey foliage like that of mugwort and stachys. Small golden grasses also complement their warm colours perfectly. To create contrasts, pair them with the blue flowers of perennial flaxes, salvias, or Love-in-a-Mist. In the vegetable garden, mix French Marigolds with Dahlias, Agastaches, and Nasturtiums. Their edible flowers add a decorative touch to salads, cakes, and cocktails.
The scent of French Marigold foliage, and the substances secreted by their roots, repel some pests harmful to crops, which is why these plants are often placed among vegetables in the garden.
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Tagetes
patula
Tiger Eyes
Asteraceae
French marigold
Tagetes erecta
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sowing:
Sow from February to April.
Sow Tiger Eyes on the surface of moist and well-drained seed compost. Cover the seeds with a very thin layer of vermiculite or compost. Place the seedlings in a propagator or enclose them in a polythene bag at a constant temperature of 20 to 25° until germination, which usually takes 7 to 21 days. Do not deprive them of light, as this promotes germination.
When the young plants are developed enough to be handled, transplant them into a tray or 8 cm pots. Acclimatise them to cooler conditions for 10 to 15 days before watering and planting them outside at a distance of 15 - 20 cm, as soon as the risk of frost has passed.
Growing:
These fast-growing plants thrive in sunlight and warm conditions. Plant them in fertile, well-drained, light soil. Avoid excessive watering in summer, as it promotes the development of fungal diseases and root rot. Regularly remove faded flowers to extend flowering. Protect plants from slugs and snails, which are fond of them.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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