Marigold French
Favourite Blend
Tagetes - patula
This award-winning variety from Europe is a bright mix of yellow, gold, red, and bicolor French Marigolds. The large 2" flowers have a single row of petals in bright sunny colors surrounding a yellow or orange button center. Butterflies prefer this type of marigold over the full-flowered double marigolds, because it is easier to reach the nectar. The dwarf 10"-12" plants are wonderful for borders and containers, and they grow and flower quickly with continuous blooms from spring until frost. They can also be used as a cut flower.
When to plant outside: Spring, after the average last day of frost.
When to start inside: 4-6 weeks before average last day of frost. Transplant seedlings outside after the average last frost.