The "Bonita Carmen" Mexican marigold belongs to annual flowering plants with a very abundant and long flowering period. It is resistant to adverse weather conditions and will succeed in any garden soil. The presented variety grows rather small, up to 25-35 cm tall. Double-coloured, double flowers develop on the surface of the small tufts. Their deep mahogany-honey colour looks great against the background of dark green, feathery leaves. "Bonita Carmen" Aztec marigold, as this plant is also commonly called, will prove to be a reliable flowering plant at various types of borders and edgings. It also fits perfectly onto flower beds and lawns. It may be grown both in the ground and in containers, what provides you with virtually endless arrangement possibilities.

Marigold seeds may be sown for at hotbeds and the well developed seedlings are than transplanted to a permanent site. You may also sow direct to the borders in May. Marigold belongs to the flowering plants that are the easiest to grow. This resistant species remains decorative until the autumn frosts. It has low soil requirements, yet it will bloom best at a sunny site in fertile soil. It tolerates short water shortages. Watering would be required in case of persisting drought periods.

One package contains 1 g of "Bonita Carmen" Mexican marigold seeds. Growing tips and the sow-by date can be found in the package information.

• Weight: 1 g
• Height: 25 - 35 cm
• Use: Ornamental - borders, flower beds, edgings, lawns, containers
• Flowering period: until October
• Growth form: tufts
• Flower colour: Mahogany-honey
• Vegetation form: annual
• Foliage: dark green, feathery leaves
• Flower type: double
• Site: sunny; fertile soil