Marigold ‘Harlequin’
Tagetes patula
Description
Also known as ‘Court Jester’, this unique heirloom variety produces an abundance of medium-size, maroon-and-gold-striped single blooms that look as if they’ve been hand-painted. Plants are airy in habit, with long, branching stems. The flowers look great in late-season bouquets, and the striped petals add a fun twist to arrangements.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 48 to 60 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: when 8 to 12 in tall
Height: 48 to 60 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: when 8 to 12 in tall
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Marigolds can also be direct-seeded once the weather has warmed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when flowers are about half open and strip off most of the foliage. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days.
Details
Description
Also known as ‘Court Jester’, this unique heirloom variety produces an abundance of medium-size, maroon-and-gold-striped single blooms that look as if they’ve been hand-painted. Plants are airy in habit, with long, branching stems. The flowers look great in late-season bouquets, and the striped petals add a fun twist to arrangements.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 48 to 60 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: when 8 to 12 in tall
Height: 48 to 60 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: when 8 to 12 in tall
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Marigolds can also be direct-seeded once the weather has warmed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when flowers are about half open and strip off most of the foliage. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days.
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How to Grow
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How to Grow
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