Tagetes x 'Naughty Marietta'

Tagetes

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Common Name:

Tagetes

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

35 cm

Tagetes (Tagetes x 'Naughty Marietta') - Description

HEIRLOOM. The ultimate American garden flower, prized by the Aztecs a thousand years ago. Even legendary garden designer Gertrude Jekyll liked drifts of tall marigolds planted in the middle or back of her borders, to complement blues and grays. Smaller heirloom marigolds are excellent edging and container plants. The number of colors and flower forms increased greatly in the 20's and 30's, largely thanks to Burpee breeders who were creating plants better suited to Burpee's hot, dry summers. A Burpee AAS Winner in 1947. 12" yellow flowers streaked with maroon.

Tagetes (Tagetes x 'Naughty Marietta') - Blooming

Flowers from early summer until frost. To get earlier blooms, start seeds indoors earlier in the season. Deadhead to lengthen the flowering period.

Tagetes (Tagetes x 'Naughty Marietta') - Growth

Bushy annuals and herbaceous perennials. Tagetes does best with full sun in sites with hot climates. African marigolds work best for formal bedding. The French, Triploid, and Signet marigolds are nice for the edge of a mixed border. All make good container plants. The flowers are suitable for cutting as they are long-lived.

Tagetes (Tagetes x 'Naughty Marietta') - Planting

Easily propagated from seed. Sow seed in the ground in spring, when temperatures are at least 70°F (21°C).

Tagetes (Tagetes x 'Naughty Marietta') - Pest

Whiteflies, spider mites, and leaf miners. Tagetes is also susceptible to powdery mildew, damping off, root rot, leaf spot, bacterial leaf spot, and gray mold.

Tagetes (Tagetes x 'Naughty Marietta') - Interesting facts

Tagetes is native to the hot regions of New Mexico to Argentina, with one species endemic to Africa. The annuals are strong scented. The foliage may aggravate the skin upon contact.

Tagetes (Tagetes x 'Naughty Marietta') - Soil and irrigation

Does well with fast-draining soils. When water avoid overhead irrigation (especially for the species T. erecta, African Marigold) as the taller stems may break from the weight of the water. Irrigate by flooding the soil or avoid the tall stems. Water liberally during drought. The flowerheads of African Marigolds rot in wet weather conditions.