Marigold - Red Gem
Marigold - Red Gem
Orange and Red blooms. Annual flower originating in Mexico / Guatemala.
Praised for its ability to deter pests and attract beneficial insects, Marigold is a lovely companion plant for your vegetable garden. The blossoms will be full of Bees and cheer you with their bright oranges and reds late in the season. A perfect globe of blossoms is suitable for small spaces and containers. These little gems are edible and can be sprinkled on salads, dried and added to teas, or even candied for those who want an ambitious and delectable sweet project!
Spacing: 4 per square foot / 4” apart.
Days To Maturity: 50-60
First planting: March-April indoor seeding (6 weeks before last frost), May transplants.
Bloom time: summer - fall (July through October and even into November).
Light: full sun - mostly sunny
Watering: consistent but don’t let soil get soggy.
Soil: poor to average soil stimulates blooms.
Heat tolerant: yes.