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French marigold seeds produce warm-season annual flowering plants with a compact, bushy growth habit and finely divided foliage. These plants develop numerous small to medium blooms over an extended period and are well suited to warm climates with a frost-free growing season. French marigolds perform best in full sunlight with well-drained soil and moderate, consistent moisture. Ideal for garden beds, borders, edging, and containers, they establish quickly and provide vibrant seasonal color.
Features
- Compact, bushy flowering plant
- Produces abundant small to medium blooms
- Suitable for borders, edging, and containers
- Adaptable to well-drained soil conditions
- Performs best in full sun
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Tagetes patula
- Common Name (US): French Marigold
- Seed Type / Variety: Annual flower variety
- Growth Habit: Compact, bushy annual plant
- USDA Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)
- Planting Season: Spring to early summer
- Growing Season: Late spring to fall
- Sowing Season: February to April (indoor sowing); March to June (direct sowing)
- Germination Time and Conditions: 5–10 days at 20–25°C with moist soil
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
- Mature Plant Size: 20–45 cm height; 20–40 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 20–30 cm between plants
