Marigold Starfire Mix
Starfire Mix marigolds, along with their relatives of the Tagetes genus, are annual plants native to Mexico and Central America, popular for their delicate, tiny, single, golden-to-orange flowers, lacy foliage and dwarf habit. There are many reasons why marigolds are used widely as an old-fashioned bedding plant: They are hardy and easy to grow – a leading companion plant that repels pests, and their flowers and leaves have a superb citrusy flavour. Beyond being a common decorative plant, one of the most striking uses for the plant is in ‘Day of the Dead’ celebrations in Mexico, where they are called Flores de Muerto.
Includes 300 seeds
Includes 300 seeds
SOWING
Indoor Not required
Outdoor Apr-June
TIMING
Germination 5-15 days
Harvesting 70 days
SPACING
When sowing 5 cm; Depth 0,5 cm
When thinning 10 cm
GROWING
Sunligth Full sun to partial shade
Soil Well-drained, light and moist soil
Watering Regular, abundant watering
Feeding Light feeder
CARING
Expert tip Pinch the tops of the plants to encourage bushier plants and deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. Water well in dry heat, but allow the soil to dry between waterings.
SUPPORTING
Pollinators Attracts bees and butterflies
Pests Repels whiteflies, nematodes and mosquitoes
Marigold Starfire Mix
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Marigold Starfire Mix
Sale price€3,90
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