Beautiful annual plant with large, double flowers of white, yellow and orange colours. Compact plant up to 55cm in height.
Good cut flower. Particularly showy for border and bedding. Perfect on a balcony. Easy to grow it is a perfect plant for beginners gardeners.
Direct sowing. Temperatures 15/20ºC. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cut flower, Low maintenance garden, Flowerbeds

| Flower colour | Mixed |
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| Flowering period | Spring-Summer |
| Common name | TAGETES ERECTA ’Sugar & Spice mix’ - African Marigold |
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| Life cycle | Annual |
| Wildlife | Bees |
| Sowing period | Spring |
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| Germination (days) | 7-10 |
| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Seeds per gram | 300 |
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cut flower, Low maintenance garden, Flowerbeds |
|---|---|
| Distance between plants | 20-25 cm |
| Exposure | Sun |
| Hardiness | Non hardy |
| Watering | Moderate |
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