Marigold - Chica Flame

DESCRIPTION:  The earliest dwarf French marigold we've seen. Large flowers are fully double-crested. Blooms all season long.  

BOTANICAL NAME: Tagetes patula 'Chica Flame'
OTHER NAMES:
GROUP/CLASS: Chica Series
AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 20 cm
AVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 15 cm
SUN EXPOSURE: Full sun to partial shade
FLOWER COLOUR: Orange and red
FLOWERING TIME: Late spring to late summer
FOLIAGE COLOUR: Green
COLD HARDINESS: Annual
WATER NEEDS: Average
OTHER FEATURES: Bee Friendly, Edible Flowers

Ornamental Features

Chica Flame Marigold features bold brick red daisy flowers with orange edges at the ends of the stems from late spring to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant ferny leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.