Tagetes lucida - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Mexican mint marigold (Tagetes lucida) is a bushy, upright perennial that produces orange-yellow flowers from August to September. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 40 cm.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
Suitable for consumption.

Spread
Mexico.

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 2 to 10°C is required.

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: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Mexican mint marigold sets beautiful accents together with: Lemon verbena, rosemary.

Tasks
Harvest: In the period from March to October.

Care
Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over flowers and leaves.

Flower
Tagetes lucida forms orange-yellow flowers from August.

Use
Tubs, cutting, bed edging, bee pasture