Signet Marigold - Starfire - Tagetes tenuifolia - Vibrant garden colour - Fresh Seeds

Signet Marigold Starfire (Tagetes tenuifolia) is an exceptionally striking annual ornamental plant that can transform any garden with its intense colours. It forms low, dense clumps reaching up to 30 cm in height, making it ideal for creating colourful borders, flower beds or container displays. Its tiny, single flowers in shades of yellow, orange and deep red attract the eye and lend the garden a warm, sunny character. The Starfire variety delights not only with the intensity of its colours but also with a long and uninterrupted flowering period, from the first days of summer right through to the cool days of autumn. It is a reliable way to introduce a touch of summer into your garden space for many months.

Sowing depth

Seeds of this marigold should be sown at a depth of approximately 0.5 cm. This layer of soil protects them from drying out and ensures the even emergence of strong, healthy seedlings.

Sowing time in the ground

Direct sowing into the ground is best carried out in April or May, when the soil has warmed up sufficiently and the risk of frost has passed completely. Under these conditions, the plants establish quickly and develop lushly.

Sowing time under cover

Sowing under covers can begin as early as March and continue until April. This allows the marigolds to flower earlier, and the resulting seedlings will be strong and ready for transplanting in the second half of spring.

Planting time

Seedlings of the Starfire variety are usually planted out in May, once the cold weather has subsided. Well-rooted young plants establish quickly, creating dense, flower-filled clumps that delight until autumn.

Spacing

During planting, a distance of approximately 30 x 30 cm should be maintained between plants. This gives each marigold enough space to grow while ensuring the planting remains compact and impressive throughout the season.

Flowering time

Signet Marigold Starfire blooms continuously from June to October, creating a colourful carpet that brightens the garden even on cloudy days. It is one of the most rewarding plants, providing a long-lasting and intense decorative effect.

Cultivation

This marigold is incredibly simple to cultivate. It grows best in sunny positions and tolerates high temperatures and short-term drought well. It does not have high soil requirements and thrives in ordinary garden soil. However, it is worth avoiding excessively wet positions, as marigolds prefer a permeable substrate. The Starfire variety works perfectly in home gardens, urban flower beds and balcony pots. Its scent subtly deters certain pests, making it a beneficial companion plant for vegetables and other flowers.

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By choosing seeds at GardenSeedsMarket, you gain the certainty of high quality and freshness of the sowing material. Each batch is thoroughly tested for germination capacity, which allows for healthy and uniform plants. The store ensures fast, safe shipping and professional customer service, from placing the order to advice on cultivation. Thanks to this, you can enjoy not only beautiful plants but also the satisfaction of a well-made choice. GardenSeedsMarket is a place where a passion for gardening combines with experience and care for your garden.

Package content

The package contains 0.5 g of seeds. Information regarding cultivation principles and the sow-by date can be found on the package.