Plant Information

Marigold Vanilla

Marigold Vanilla
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Plant Details


Scientific Name: Tagetes erecta
Common Name: African (American) Marigold
Species: F1 Vanilla
Variety: Vanilla
Hardiness Degree: 32°F (0.0°C)
Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Fragrant Flowers, Scented Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)
Height: 16" (41cm)
Width: 10" (25cm)
Exposure: Sun

Grower Information:


Plug Crop Time: 3 weeks
Transplant To Finish: 7 to 8 weeks
Extra large flowers make for a great show of color all season long.
Fully double heads have tight centres that shed water and avoid turning brown longer. Each double, creamy white bloom is 2.5 to 3 in./6 to 8 cm across atop darker green foliage. Plants flower to match Marvel series timing - grow both to offer a full colour range. Well-suited to beds, borders and large mixed containers.
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