Flowers Seed Marigold Tall

Overview

Marigold 'Tall African' Seeds - The Golden Giant of the Garden

Bring architectural height and vibrant colour to your borders with our Tall African Marigold (Tagetes erecta). This spectacular heritage variety is a true garden standout, producing massive, double-crested blooms that resemble golden pom-poms atop sturdy, upright stems. Reaching heights of up to 90cm (3 feet), these marigolds provide a dramatic backdrop for flower beds and are a favourite for long-lasting cut flower arrangements. With their deep green, fern-like foliage and radiant shades of orange and lemon, they bring a sunny, Mediterranean glow to any landscape.

Key Features

• Stunning Garden Height: One of the tallest marigold varieties available, making it perfect for adding structure, depth, and "back-of-the-border" impact.
• Massive, Carnation-Style Blooms: Features densely packed, ruffled flower heads that can reach up to 10cm across, staying vibrant even in the peak of summer heat.
• Natural Pest Deterrent: Renowned by organic gardeners as a powerful companion plant; its scent helps deter aphids and soil-borne nematodes, protecting your nearby vegetables.
• Pollinator Magnet: A high-performing nectar source that draws bees, butterflies, and hoverflies into the garden from early summer until the first frosts.

Gardener's Tip

Deadhead for Non-Stop Colour! To keep your Tall Marigolds blooming vigorously, remove spent flower heads (deadheading) as soon as they begin to fade. This prevents the plant from putting energy into seed production and forces it to create a new flush of golden buds. Because of their impressive height, these plants benefit from staking in windy areas or being planted in dense groups where they can support one another. Water at the base to keep the heavy blooms dry and prevent mildew.

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