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French Marigold Seeds - Strawberry Blonde
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French Marigold (Tagetes Patula Strawberry Blonde) - Beautiful colors all on one plant! Flowers open deep pink with a rustic yellow crest, then mature to a natural straw yellow. Perfect for the patio in containers. Many people refer to these plants as Dwarf Crested French MarigoldMORE MARIGOLD OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
8 - 10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early Spring through Winter
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.6 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Tagetes patula
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
5 - 20 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Press seed into soil and lightly cover
SOWING RATE
3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
6 - 8 inches
Common Questions
How are marigolds used in the landscape?
African marigold is commonly used as a bedding plant or in containers to achieve vibrant, enduring colors. It is highly valued as a cut flower.
Do African marigolds really repel garden pests?
It has long been believed that marigolds are effective in repelling various garden pests, including mosquitoes and deer. However, these claims are mostly considered myths, despite numerous online sources touting the almost magical properties of marigolds.
One exception is that certain marigolds release a chemical through their roots that can help control specific harmful soil nematodes. It is worth noting that French marigolds (T. patula) are more likely to possess this benefit compared to African marigolds. Many gardeners who plant marigolds with the expectation of keeping rabbits, aphids, and other pests away end up disappointed. Nonetheless, marigolds do attract beneficial garden inhabitants such as bees, butterflies, and ladybugs.
If marigolds are native to Mexico, why are some called French marigolds or African marigolds?
Marigold seeds were initially introduced to Europe from Mexico by explorers in the 16th century. The variety preferred by Portuguese and later French plant breeders was dubbed "French Marigolds." On the other hand, T. erecta earned the name African marigold as its seeds reached Europe through trade routes that traversed Northern Africa.
What is a pot marigold?
Calendula officinalis, commonly known as pot marigold, is a distinct flower species that belongs to a different genus than true marigolds. Despite being in the same Asteraceae family, its flowers may look similar to marigolds or chrysanthemums. However, the foliage of pot marigold differs significantly from that of marigolds, lacking the ferny texture. Moreover, pot marigold blooms earlier and for a shorter period than true marigolds, typically flowering in May and June.
French Marigold (Tagetes Patula Strawberry Blonde) - Beautiful colors all on one plant! Flowers open deep pink with a rustic yellow crest, then mature to a natural straw yellow. Perfect for the patio in containers. Many people refer to these plants as Dwarf Crested French Marigold. This beautiful flowering plant only grows 8 - 10 inches tall and 6 - 8 inches wide. Can flower all year indoors or in frost free climates and is very heat tolerant in Southern zones.