Brighten your garden with Lemon Gem Marigold... A burst of sun-kissed lemon-yellow flowers and soft green foliage. Blooming over a long season, its compact habit and masses of dainty blooms make it ideal for edging paths, filling patio pots, or bringing long-lasting colour to garden beds.

Lemon Gem Marigold is a conversation starter! Its edible petals and citrus-scented leaves add a fresh twist to summer salads. Plant in a sunny spot and enjoy its easy-going nature.

Complete your garden with more of flower seeds. Plan ahead for spring with colourful tulip bulbs and daffodil bulbs - the perfect companions for your marigolds.

How to Sow Seeds

Method: Sow Lemon Gem Marigold seeds about 5mm (¼in) deep directly where they are to grow, or in seed trays, transplanting when they are about 5cm (2-3in) high.
Thinning: Thin them out to 15-20cm (6-8in) apart and keep the soil moist.
Germination: Seedlings should emerge within 10-14 days.
Growing notes: Water regularly at the base of the plants. Feed with a liquid fertiliser when the buds appear. Read the complete guide on how to grow marigolds for more information. Soil Type Well drained.

Growing Needs

Soil: Well-drained soil
Water: Thin them out to 15-20cm (6-8in) apart and keep the soil moist

Plant Characteristics

Growth habit: Compact
Uses: Blooming over a long season, its compact habit and masses of dainty blooms make it ideal for edging paths, filling patio pots, or bringing long-lasting colour to garden beds