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!

To be an AGM winner means that this variety has been outstanding in trials: reliable and with great garden performance

🌸 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.

📌USES

Brighten your garden with this stunning, 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.