Signet Marigold ‘Red Gem’ – Striking Color, Edible, and Long-Blooming

Signet Marigold ‘Red Gem’ produces a profusion of small, single, deep red blooms with a golden center, set against fine, lacy foliage. With a citrusy fragrance and edible petals, it brings ornamental beauty and culinary value to the garden. Perfect for edging, pots, and companion planting, flowering from summer to frost.

What Makes It Special

• Rich red blooms with golden centers for vibrant contrast

• Delicate, aromatic foliage with a citrus scent

• Edible petals for salads, garnishes, and decoration

• Long flowering season and easy to maintain

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Height: 20–25 cm – ideal for edging and containers

• Heat- and drought-tolerant once established

• Aromatic foliage deters some common pests

• Great for edible and ornamental planting

• Beginner-friendly and low-maintenance

Ideal For

• Edging borders, pathways, and vegetable beds

• Patio pots, containers, and window boxes

• Edible gardens for colorful garnishes

• Companion planting in vegetable plots

Sowing

• Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed

• Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep in well-drained soil at 18–22°C

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Space plants 20–25 cm apart

• Requires full sun for best blooms