Naughty Marietta Marigold (Tagetes patula) - These gorgeous French marigolds are a mid-century introduction, first offered by the Atlee Burpee Co. in 1947. Obviously named after the character in the 1935 movie 'Naughty Marietta’ featuring actress Jeanette MacDonald who plays a Princess desperate to avoid an arranged marriage by switching identities with her maid Marietta. Striking yellow and maroon single flowers will light up your garden from summer to late fall. A truly hardy species that is quite drought tolerant, ideal for containers, and will attract a diverse number of pollinators. Like all French marigolds, they are edible, exhibiting a very strong earthy flavour equal to their pungent scent.
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 20–25 cm apart in full sun with well-drained soil. This compact, dwarf marigold is ideal for borders, containers, or small garden spaces.
Days to Sprout: 5 - 14
Plant Spacing: 12" (30cm)
Plant Height: 18" - 30" (45cm - 75cm)
Features:
Annual
Hardiness Zones: 2b
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Attracts Bees & Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Heat & Drought Resistant
Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets
