West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Red Cherry)
West Coast Seeds (Red Cherry)
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Tagetes patula. Red Cherry is an ornate, bi-coloured marigold. The yellow centres of these long-blooming flowers are framed by red petals that feature yellow edging. The foliage on the plants are full and grow 25cm (10") tall. Perfect for patio containers, beds and borders. Marigolds are great companion plants and act as a deterant for some pests.
| Latin Name |
Tagetes patula, T. erecta, & T. tennuifolia |
| Exposure |
Full sun |
| Timing |
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow 2 weeks before last frost. If starting indoors, just cover the seeds with vermiculite and provide a soil temperature of 21-25°C (70-75°F). Seeds should sprout in 4-14 days at that temperature. |
| Starting |
Marigolds are somewhat prone to damping off. As a precaution, just cover the small seeds with vermiculite, water from below, and provide ventilation in the room. Space plants in the garden 30-45cm (12-18″) apart. Dwarf varieties can be spaced 15cm (6″) apart. |
| Growing |
Pinch the growing tips to encourage branching. This prevents tall, spindly plants. Dead head regularly throughout the growing season. |
