Tagetes erecta 'Discovery'
French marigold 'Discovery'
A compact, dwarf annual to 25cm high with aromatic mid-green fern-like leaves divided into leaflets and large, dense, double flowerheads to 7.5cm wide in shades of yellow, orange, gold and primrose which are produced from summer into autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Orange Gold | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Orange Gold | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow Orange Gold | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Tagetes can be annuals or perennials of upright growth, with strongly aromatic pinnately divided leaves and showy daisy-like, single or double flower-heads in summer and autumn
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun, and water freely in hot, dry conditions; grow in containers using a peat-free, loam-based potting compost and water to keep the compost moist but not soggy, apply a liquid fertiliser weekly
Propagation
Propagate by seed under cover in early spring or directly outdoors in late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- hanging basket
- Patio and container plants
- Bedding
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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