Mr Fothergill’s Tagetes Lemon Gem Seeds

Mr Fothergills Tagetes Lemon Gem Seeds (Tagetes tenuifolia) 150 Seeds

Mr Fothergills Tagetes Lemon Gem Seeds produce a half-hardy annual with bright yellow, fragrant blooms. Perfect for bedding, containers, and hanging baskets, this compact variety adds cheerful summer colour while being easy to grow and low-maintenance.

Key Features

• Striking bright yellow flowers with a delicate fragrance
• Half-hardy annual, flowering the same year as sown
• Ideal for bedding, containers, and hanging baskets
• Compact, bushy habit reaching 25cm (10in) tall, perfect for small spaces
• Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil
• Easy to grow and attractive to pollinators

Product Description

Tagetes tenuifolia Lemon Gem is a low-growing, bushy annual that delivers a vibrant burst of sunny colour from July to October. Its compact habit and prolific blooms make it perfect for patios, containers, hanging baskets, and borders, bringing long-lasting colour and charm to your garden.

This variety is easy to grow and performs well in full sun with well-drained soil. Regular watering and occasional feeding will keep plants healthy and encourage continuous flowering throughout the summer months. The fragrant blooms also attract pollinators, adding an extra benefit to your garden.

Whether used in formal bedding schemes or informal container plantings, Tagetes Lemon Gem provides eye-catching, reliable colour and fragrance, making it a standout addition to any outdoor space.

Specifications

• Product: Mr Fothergills Tagetes Lemon Gem Seeds
• Botanical name: Tagetes tenuifolia
• Seed count: Approx. 150 seeds
• Plant class: Half-hardy annual
• Height: 25cm (10in)
• Flower colour: Yellow
• Habit: Bushy, dwarf
• Position: Full sun
• Suitable for: Bedding, containers, hanging baskets
• Genus: Annuals/Bedding
• Sow indoors: February to April
• Sow outdoors: April to May
• Flowering/harvest: July to October

Care Tips

• Sow indoors from February to April in pots or trays
• Transplant outdoors after frost risk has passed, or sow directly from April to May
• Grow in well-drained soil in full sun
• Water moderately during dry periods
• Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering
• Perfect for containers, hanging baskets, borders, and bedding schemes

Mr Fothergills Tagetes Lemon Gem Seeds are ideal for adding vibrant, sunny colour and fragrance to your garden with minimal effort, making them a reliable choice for a long-lasting summer display.