Tagetes erecta Sunburst Series (African marigold 'Sunburst')
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0.3m max. spread |
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0.4m max. height |
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1-2 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Tagetes erecta Sunburst Series
Other names: African marigold 'Sunburst'
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Genus: Tagetes
Variety or cultivar: Sunburst Series _ Sunburst Series are compact tender annuals with grey-green divided foliage and orange-yellow flowers in summer.
Tagetes erecta Sunburst Series is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow-orange in Summer
Foliage: Glaucous in Summer; Glaucous in Autumn
Habit: Bushy, Cushion or Mound Forming
Toxicity: Leaves may irritate skin allergies.
Companion planting: The orange flowers of this plant are sometimes hard to place. It looks good with forget-me-nots in early summer, or later in the year with blue hyssop. Otherwise plant with creamy, variegated foliage.
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Specific pests: Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails
General care
Pruning: Cut back after flowering.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Tagetes erecta Sunburst Series (African marigold 'Sunburst') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation: Plant in light, free-draining soil in full sun. Flowerheads can rot in very wet weather.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) | |
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