MARIGOLD AFRICAN 6 Pk

Description
The African marigold (Tagetes erecta) is a popular, easy-care plant for the balcony that produces countless creamy white, yellow or orange-coloured, slightly fragrant flowers throughout the season. The dark green leaves are pinnate. A sunny to semi-shady location and a well-drained substrate are preferred.

Bulletpoints
* Repeat-flowering * cut flower * fragrant flowers * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of African marigold are dark green, pinnate.

Spread
Mexico.

Growth
Bushy, broad.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Humus-rich, nutrient-rich substrate preferred. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Planting: After the last frosts.

Care
- This plant must be regularly fed with special fertiliser to ensure that it thrives and gives pleasure. - Preventive snail defence is advisable, as this plant is unfortunately very popular with snails.

Flower
The creamy white, yellow, orange-coloured flowers appear from May to October. They are slightly fragrant.

Use
Tubs, pruning, bed edging