Signet Marigold
Tangerine Gem Signet Marigold is a compact, jewel-toned flowering plant that brings cheerful color to gardens from summer through fall. This heirloom cultivar of Tagetes tenuifolia grows just 12 inches tall and blooms reliably in 56 to 70 days from seed, making it one of the fastest marigolds to flower. Hardy in zones 2 through 11, it thrives on full sun and minimal water, asking very little while delivering months of continuous tangerine-orange blooms that attract pollinators and shrug off deer pressure.
Full Sun
Low
2-11
12in H x 10in W
Annual
High
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Tangerine Gem demands almost nothing and gives constantly. Its fine, feathery foliage creates an airy mound that stays tidy without deadheading, while tiny but prolific flowers bloom from June straight through November in most climates. Deer leave it alone, drought doesn't faze it, and it germinates so eagerly (within 4 to 14 days) that even beginner seed starters find success.
Tangerine Gem shines in containers, borders, and edging where its low, spreading habit and uninterrupted flower display fill gaps with color. Its compact size and dense growth pattern make it equally at home in window boxes and small garden spaces.
Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Keep soil at 65 to 75°F and just cover the seeds lightly; they'll sprout in 4 to 14 days. Sow thinly to give seedlings room.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date when soil has warmed. Space plants 6 inches apart.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date.
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