Tagetes tenuifolia 'Lulu' (Lulu Signet Marigold)
Botanical Information
| Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Tagetes |
| Species | tenuifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Lulu' |
| Category | Annuals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -7 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | 20 - 30 |
| Height | 30 - 80 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Excellent for flower beds and planters. |
| Propagation | Propagate through seed sown in situ in spring. Plants begin to bloom 12-14 weeks later or seed indoors and transplant to garden after last frost. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in any moderately fertile and well-drained soil, deadheading to prolong blooming. |
| Pests | No serious pest or disease problems. |
| Notable Specimens | Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada planted as an annual. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
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