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Marigold 'Naughty Marietta'
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Marigold 'Naughty Marietta'

Tagetes patula
These spun-gold and garnet single flowers perch at the tops of stalwart branches clad with earthy-scented cut leaves. An antique variety bred by W. Atlee Burpee Co around 1947, this beauty was a national AAS award winner that year. It has an informal air, with varying foliage heights that create an undulating sea of flowers from midsummer to frost.
SKU #S781
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
175
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
8-10" h x 8-10" w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Bright golden sunny yellow splashed with deep red
Features
Scented Leaves
Great for containers
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Notable
All-America Selections Winner
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Just cover
Sprout Time:
4-14 days
Seed To Bloom:
8-10 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds thinly and keep at 65-75°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow after last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Naughty Marietta's' compact, mounding habit is welcome at the front of the border, in informal cottage and vegetable gardens. It is especially beneficial in the veggie garden, where they will naturally repel insect pests and harmful nematodes in the soil, while attracting beneficials. Pinch back when seedlings reach about 6" tall to encourage bushiness and be sure to deadhead regularly.
Final Spacing:
8"
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week, though it will tolerate some drought once established.
Soil pH:
Prefers slightly acidic to neutral.
Fertilizer:
Mix in about an inch or two of compost or some organic granular fertilizer when transplanting. Flowers well with little added fertilizer, too much and foliage will be lush and flowers less abundant.
Diseases & Pests:
Be sure to space properly to increase air circulation and avoid fungal issues such as leaf spot. Japanese beetles can be hand-picked into a bowl of soapy water. If insects such as spider mites, aphids, thrips, or whiteflies are an issue, treat with an insecticidal soap.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest when flowers are fully open.