Marigold Tiger Eyes

Marigold Tiger Eyes is a fabulous French crested variety with a striking look — a lower ring of smoky red petals topped by a bright, pompom-like crest of sunny yellow-orange. An AGM winner, it’s drop-dead gorgeous all summer long!

🌸 Flowering: June to October

📏 Height: to 20cm

🌿Annual

SOW
From March to April, sow seeds in trays with seed compost. Cover lightly with perlite, vermiculite, or a thin layer of compost. Seal the tray in a plastic bag to keep the moisture in, and keep it warm at about 18–20°C. Germination usually takes 1–2 weeks. Once the seedlings are big enough to handle, pot them up into modules.

GROW
When they’re about 10cm tall, harden off and plant out around 15cm apart. Keep them in a sunny spot. To keep the blooms coming, deadhead regularly—just pinch off the old flowers before they go to seed.

ENJOY
Brighten your garden with this stunning, wildlife-friendly, and edible marigold that keeps on giving from early summer to autumn.

WILDLIFE FRIENDLY

• Attracts Honey Bees and Hoverflies, both drawn to its nectar-rich blooms.
• Hoverfly larvae feed on aphids, making marigolds a useful ally for natural pest control.
• Acts as a natural repellent against aphids, whiteflies and thrips.
• Works brilliantly as a companion plant—especially around vegetables.
• Compact and tidy, ideal for lining paths or tucking into the edges of beds.