Tagetes Tangerine Gem

Tagetes Tangerine Gem is a vigorous, easy-to-grow variety with soft, ferny foliage and masses of small, bright orange flowers that bloom non-stop all summer. These compact plants are brilliant at the front of borders, superb in pots, and even useful in the greenhouse, where they help deter greenfly and whitefly. A great all-rounder that looks good and does good.

🌸 Flowering: June to October

📏 Height: to 25cm

🌿Annual

SOW
From February to April, sow on the surface of seed compost in trays and cover lightly with perlite, vermiculite or a fine layer of compost. Pop the tray in a plastic bag or propagator and keep at around 18–20°C. Germination usually takes 1–2 weeks. Pot on into modules or small pots once large enough to handle.

GROW
When seedlings reach about 10cm tall, harden off and plant out at 15–20cm apart. They like a sunny spot and will flower for ages with regular deadheading — great for edging veg beds or tucking into containers.

ENJOY:
The citrus-flavoured petals add a zingy touch to salads or fish dishes. Bees and hoverflies love them too, making them a useful addition for pollinators and pest control alike.