Signet Marigold - Golden Gem - Tagetes tenuifolia - Golden accents for bright borders - Fresh Seeds

Signet marigold Golden Gem (Tagetes tenuifolia) is a delightful annual with a compact, bushy habit, growing to around 30 cm tall. Its small, plentiful flowers glow in a rich golden yellow, instantly brightening beds, borders, and containers with a warm, sunny look. Whether planted in the garden or grown in pots, it brings a cheerful splash of colour and keeps the display lively for months.

This variety is valued for its toughness and low maintenance nature, making it a great choice for beginners. It flowers continuously through summer and into autumn, producing masses of blooms. Its distinctive scent can also deter some pests, which makes it a useful companion for other ornamental and vegetable plants.

Sowing depth

Sow the seeds about 0.5 cm deep. This depth supports even germination and strong early growth.

When to sow outdoors

Sow directly outdoors in April and May, once the soil has warmed and the risk of frost has passed.

When to sow under cover

Sow under cover in March or April. Starting earlier helps plants develop well before planting out, and can give you earlier flowering and fuller, more branched growth.

Planting out

Plant out in May after the risk of frost has passed. In warm soil, young plants establish quickly and soon form dense clumps covered in golden flowers.

Spacing

Allow 30 x 30 cm between plants. This gives them room to branch freely, supports heavy flowering, and helps prevent overcrowding. It is especially useful when you want to create neat edging or colourful border lines.

Flowering period

Golden Gem flowers abundantly from June to October. Removing faded blooms regularly helps extend the display and encourages the plant to keep producing new buds.

Growing

Golden Gem is straightforward to grow. It prefers a sunny position and free draining soil that stays moderately moist. Regular watering and occasional deadheading are usually enough to keep it flowering for many weeks. It pairs well with geraniums, lobelia, and low ornamental grasses, and works beautifully as a border edging that outlines paths and planting areas.

With its golden colour and aromatic foliage, this marigold is both decorative and practical. Its scent can help deter aphids and nematodes, so it is often planted among vegetables as well as in ornamental beds.

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Pack contents

The pack contains 0.5 g of seeds. The packaging includes growing guidance and a sow-by date.