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African marigold | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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African marigold

Tagetes erecta

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Tagetes
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: Aztec marigold, big marigold

About this plant

T. erecta is abushyannual from 50 to 120cm high with pinnate leaves divided into lanceolate leaflets up to 5cm long. Double flowers 5-10cm wide in shades of yellow, orange and white are produced from summer into autumn; both leaves and flowers are aromatic when crushed or brushed

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; taller plants may benefit from staking

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free but may be affected by powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerCottage InformalFlower Borders

Planting Places

IndoorConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years