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Marigold - French : Mr Majestic
Half-hardy Annual
T&M Original
- Flowers in : Summer
- Germination : Easy
- Aftercare : Easy
- Ideal for : Bedding, Borders, Children, Pot Plants
- Special Features : Edible Flowers
- Height : 12 inches
Description
T&M own breeding. FLEUROSELECT QUALITY MARK. A totally unique French Marigold for containers and bedding, with mahogany stripes on bright yellow petals. It is a welcome change from pure oranges and lemons and one which is bound to get the neighbours talking! Flowers summer.Striping on the petals may disappear if plants become stressed.
Sowing Instructions
Sow from mid spring to early summer in a good seed compost just covering the seed with compost. Germination takes 5-14 days at 21-24C (70-75F).
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle transplant the seedlings to boxes or 7.5cm (3in) pots, and grow on in cooler conditions. When well grown gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions and plant out in late spring after all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart in full sun and well drained soil.
Kitchen Notes
The flowers taste of orange or lemon. Use in sandwiches, salads, seafood chowders and hot desserts. Write to us for a free leaflet with recipes for a wide range of edible flowers.