Tagetes tenuifolia
'Lulu'
Lulu Signet Marigold
Family |
Compositae |
Genus |
Tagetes |
Species |
tenuifolia |
Cultivar |
'Lulu' |
Category |
Annuals |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cool season protection under glass |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 - H3 |
Temperature (°C) |
-7 - (-1) |
Temperature (°F) |
20 - 30 |
Height |
30 - 80 cm |
Landscape |
Excellent for flower beds and planters. |
Cultivation |
Grow in full sun in any moderately fertile and well-drained soil, deadheading to prolong blooming. |
Growth |
Fast |
Pests |
No serious pest or disease problems. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada planted as an annual. |
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. |