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 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 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
