My review is for Marigold Gem Mixture, also with the name Tagetes Tenuifolia)
My husband started Gem Mixture Marigolds (from Heart...Read Mores Seeds) from seed and then transplanted outside in June. The ones that did best were planted in a raised bed, near our cherry tomatoes. I really didn't pay attention to them until August, when my pansies died out and I needed a steady supply of edible flowers. I took a close look at the Gem Mixture marigolds and saw how beautiful each tiny flower was. The Gem mixture has solid yellow, yellow with orange centers, orange with red accents, all beautiful. I have been cutting them close to the bud and I use them by the handful, like a confetti on pastry platters, along with some nasturtiums. Really beautiful. They have been totally carefree, I did not water them or give them any fertilizer. The foliage is very lacy and frothy, they grew to a cascading length over the edges of the raised bed. We live in northern Vermont, about 40 miles from the Canadian border. I will be sure to plant these again next year.
Very fragrant and I love the "wispiness" of the foilage. Low heighth makes it perfect to plant in front of taller things and see blooms ...Read Morefor a long period of time.
My review is for Marigold Gem Mixture, also with the name Tagetes Tenuifolia)
My husband started Gem Mixture Marigolds (from Heart...Read More
Very pretty, and very easy to grow from seed. Attracts butterflies. Will definitely grow again.
Very fragrant and I love the "wispiness" of the foilage. Low heighth makes it perfect to plant in front of taller things and see blooms ...Read More
This marigold offers both an airy foliage and a spicy lemony aroma. I find it to be the most aromatic of the signets.