Tagetes filifolia - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Irish lace (Tagetes filifolia) is a herbaceous plant with an aromatic flavour. A sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil are required for optimum growth of Irish lace.

Bulletpoints
* aromatic in flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for growing in pots

Leaves
Suitable for consumption. The grey-green leaves have an aromatic flavour.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Tasks
- Winterising: From the end of September to the beginning of October - Harvesting: In the period from March to October.

Care
- Hardy but frost-sensitive potted plants must be winterised before the first cold days. To do this, the pot can be wrapped with fleece, coconut or straw mats, jute or bubble wrap. Evergreen plants also need to be watered on frost-free winter days. - Preventive snail defence is advisable, as this plant is unfortunately very popular with snails.

Use
Tubs, winter garden, bee pasture, balcony/terrace, liqueur, dessert, tea