Bernieh's Tagetes erecta 'Vanilla' or Vanilla African Marigold x 8 Blooming
Plant: African Marigold (Tagetes erecta) | Variety: Vanilla
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Common Name : Vanilla African Marigold
Scientific Name : Tagetes erecta ‘Vanilla’
Family: Asteraceae
Hardiness Degree : 32°F (0.0°C)
Blooming Season : Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit : Upright
Characteristics : Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Fragrant Flowers, Scented Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Water : Medium
Fertilize : Every two weeks
Spacing : 8 – 10" (20 – 25cm)
Height : 16" (41cm)
Width : 10" (25cm)
Exposure : Full sun
Produces fluffy, fully double, creamy white flowers throughout Summer and Autumn. The compact plants thrive in the heat and are great for mixed patio containers, pots, hanging baskets, borders and window boxes.
Remove dead flowers to encourage additional flower development. Avoid watering late in the day or evening.
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Bernieh's Tagetes erecta 'Vanilla' or Vanilla African Marigold Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) if planning to sow direct.
African Marigold 'Vanilla' normally grows to a mature height of 20.0 cm (that's 7.8 inches imperial) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden is in partial sun light: African Marigold 'Vanilla' enjoys a full sun position, so make adjustments where necessary.
Remember to water moderately.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (11) is within the ideal range for African Marigold 'Vanilla'. The recommended range is between Zone 9 and 11.
More information about Tagetes erecta 'Vanilla' or Vanilla African Marigold is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Tagetes erecta 'Vanilla' or Vanilla African Marigold Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Milestones
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03 Oct 2011
Blooming day 58
Still blooming well
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27 Aug 2011
Blooming day 21
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06 Aug 2011
Planting Out day 0
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