{"product_id":"25-mandarin-marigold-seeds-bright-orange-french-marigold","title":"25 Mandarin Marigold Seeds - Bright Orange French Marigold","description":"\u003cp\u003eMandarin Marigold is a vibrant French marigold variety prized for its bright orange blooms that add a cheerful pop of color to garden beds, borders, and containers. These compact, bushy plants flower prolifically from summer until frost, attracting pollinators and adding long-lasting color to any sunny garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow from seed, Mandarin Marigold is an excellent choice for beginner gardeners and experienced growers alike. Its tidy habit and vivid flowers make it a versatile annual for edging, mass plantings, and mixed borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright orange, fully double blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, bushy growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong bloom season from summer to frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators to the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for beds, borders, and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tagetes patula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, moderately fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly but allow soil to dry slightly between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, bushy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-10 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Mandarin Marigold seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface and keep moist until germination, which typically occurs in 7-14 days at 70-75°F. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, thin or transplant them to their final spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide full sun and consistent moisture for best growth. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming. Marigolds are relatively low-maintenance and generally resistant to common pests, making them a reliable choice for colorful summer displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e25 Mandarin Marigold seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795543753014,"sku":"FOLIA2-472","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7190280529_op2y.jpg?v=1792671508","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/25-mandarin-marigold-seeds-bright-orange-french-marigold","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}