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Other common names French marigold 'Dainty Marietta'
Family Asteraceae
Genus Tagetes can be annuals or perennials of upright growth, with strongly aromatic pinnately divided leaves and showy daisy-like, single or double flower-heads in summer and autumn
Details 'Dainty Marietta' is a dwarf French marigold growing to 35cm in height, with pinnate green foliage and single, bright yellow flowers, each ray with a deep red blotch at the base, from late spring to autumn
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Bushy
Fragrance Leaf
Toxicity Foliage may aggravate skin allergies
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H2
Full Sun
Aspect West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered or Exposed
Loam
Clay
Sand
MoistureWell-drained, Moist but well-drained
SoilLoam, Clay, Sand
pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 1-2 years
Cultivation Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Water freely in dry spells
Propagation Propagate by seed sown at 21ºC in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types Banks and Slopes Flower borders and beds Garden Edging Cut Flowers Low Maintenance City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants
Pruning Cut back after flowering
Pests Generally pest free
Diseases Generally disease free
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French marigold 'Dainty Marietta'
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