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Sow indoors in early spring and plant outside in late May or June when the danger of frost has passed.
Tagetes erecta, African marigold
Latin nameTagetes erecta
Common nameAfrican marigold
Type of plantAnnual
HardinessHalf-hardy
Flower colourOrange, yellow and red
Leaf colourDeep green
Height and spread30cm to 1m x 30cm to 50cm (1ft to 3.3ft x 1ft to 1.6ft)
Description
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.
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