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 $4.45
Planting Instructions: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Broadcast seed on top of soil, lightly cover and place dome or plastic film until emergence. Keep under full light and harden plants off 7-10 days before lining out.
Days to Sprout: 5 - 14
Plant Spacing: 12" (30cm)
Plant Height: 18" - 30" (45cm - 75cm)
Features:
Hardiness Zones: 2b Half Hardy Annual
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Attracts Bees & Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Heat & Drought Resistant
Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets
