Sow indoors in early spring and plant outside in late May or June when the danger of frost has passed.
Tagetes erecta
African marigold
Annual
Half-hardy
Orange, yellow and red
Deep green
30cm to 1m x 30cm to 50cm (1ft to 3.3ft x 1ft to 1.6ft)
A fast growing, bushy and upright plant with strong smelling foliage (use as a ‘companion plant’ to keep away aphids). The brightly coloured flowers are double and about 5cm (2in) across.
Plant list: Summer bedding plants
