Xanthophthalmum segetum 'Court Jester'
corn marigold 'Court Jester'
A fast-growing annual to about 90cm tall, with bright, mid-green, almost succulent divided foliage. Daisy-like orange, pink, red, white or yellow flowers with red or white circles towards the centres, appear from late spring to early autumn
Other common names
marigold 'Court Jesters Mixed'Synonyms
Xanthophthalmum segetum 'Court Jester'Chrysanthemum segetum 'Court Jester'
see moreIsmelia versicolor 'Court Jesters Mixed'
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Orange Pink Red White Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Pink Red White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Ismelia are annuals with slightly succulent, pinnately dissected levaes and solitary, long-stemmed daisy-like flowerheads to 10cm across in summer and autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in light moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.Shelter from cold, drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 13-18°C in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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