France’s Choice Marigold (Tagetes patula) - Beginning in midsummer the dark green branches of this French marigold give way to 1-1.5" flowers of a fiery burnt orange and glittering gold. An excellent companion of many vegetables where they aromatically repel pests. Makes a nice cut flower with distinctly aromatic leaves and flowers. Can be deadheaded for continuous blooms even after the first light fall frosts. These are tall plants (3-4') that benefit from some staking by the heart of summer.
50 seeds per packet
Growing Information:
Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds on the soil surface or lightly cover with 1–2 mm of soil/vermiculite. Keep soil moist and in bright light. Seeds germinate in 5–10 days.
Harden off seedlings for 7–10 days before transplanting outdoors after frost. Space plants 25–35 cm apart in full sun with well-drained soil. This medium, French marigold produces fiery orange-red blooms, ideal for garden beds or cut flowers.
Days to Germination: 5 - 14
Plant Spacing: 12" (30cm)
Plant Height: 36" - 42" (90cm - 120cm)
Features:
Half Hardy Annual
Hardiness Zones: 2 - 11
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Attracts Bees & Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Heat & Drought Resistant
Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets
