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Tagetes erecta
Where to plant and how much to water
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in dry to average soil.
How much space it takes
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Plant 30 cm apart.
The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
June–October · yellow, orange or white
sow indoors: March–April
transplant outdoors: May
April–May
pinch out the tips (May–June)
What to plant now (March) full list in March (285) →What to plant now (April) full list in April (324) →What to plant now (May) full list in May (186) →
Feeding
up to 90 g/m² a year, if the soil needs it · April–May
Pests and diseases
The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.
White powdery coating on leaves, stems and flowers; leaves may become distorted.
White powdery coating on leaves, stems and flowers; leaves may become distorted.
What to combine it with
They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.
Frequently asked
In June–October; the flowers are yellow, orange or white.
In March–April (sow indoors).
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
At maturity 0.3–0.6 m wide and 0.15–1.2 m tall; recommended spacing 30 cm.
Destroy fallen infected leaves in autumn; do not over-feed, and protect from drought (stress invites powdery mildew). Prune out infected shoots early and destroy fallen leaves.
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