Tagetes patula 'Strawberry Blonde'
- Product number: 556490
- Origin: Mexico, Central America
- Latin: Tagetes patula
A first: marigolds with pink hues! What a beautiful color palette: the flowers start dark rose-red and change from antique pink to yellow. So, on one plant, you'll find a lovely mix of unique shades! Height 25 cm.
This cheerful bedding plant with its filled (double) flowers (diameter 2-5 cm) is timeless! Its special scent has both lovers and haters... but with its warm colors, it always brings joy to the garden!
This Tagetes also works against harmful nematodes (eelworms). For more crops, see the "Beneficial Plants" chapter in the "Disease-resistant Plants" group.
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Latin: Tagetes patula
Dutch: Gevuld Bloemige Afrikaantjes
Also known as: Tagetes
English: African Marigold
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- Flower colour: Dark rose red, antique rose, yellow
- Origin: Mexico, Central America
- Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Tagetes patula
- Dutch: Filled Marigolds
- Also known as: Marigolds
- English: African Marigold
