25 Naughty Marietta Marigold Seeds - Bicolor French Marigold

Naughty Marietta Marigold is a charming French marigold variety prized for its striking bicolor blooms. Each flower features rich golden-yellow petals edged with deep mahogany-red, creating a vibrant, ruffled display that adds warm color to beds, borders, and containers. These compact, bushy plants are easy to grow and bloom generously throughout the season, making them a favorite for gardeners seeking reliable, long-lasting color.

With their cheerful, contrasting petals, Naughty Marietta marigolds are excellent for edging pathways, filling garden beds, or mixing into container plantings. They also make long-lasting cut flowers and attract beneficial insects to the garden. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced gardener, these seeds offer a rewarding and colorful addition to any sunny landscape.

Plant Features

• Bicolor flowers with golden-yellow petals and mahogany-red edges
• Compact, bushy growth habit suitable for borders and containers
• Long bloom season from summer until frost
• Easy to grow from seed and low-maintenance
• Attracts pollinators and other beneficial insects

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Tagetes patula
• Plant Type: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
• Bloom Season: Summer to fall
• Mature Height: 10-12 inches
• Spacing: 8-10 inches apart
• Germination Requirements: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep at 70-75°F (21-24°C); germination in 5-10 days

Planting & Care

Start Naughty Marietta marigold seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date, or sow directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil and keep them consistently moist until germination. Once seedlings have developed a few true leaves, thin or transplant them to their final spacing. Choose a location with full sun and well-drained soil.

Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Fertilize lightly if needed, but avoid over-fertilizing, which can promote foliage growth at the expense of flowers. With minimal care, these marigolds will provide a season-long display of colorful blooms.

What's Included

25 Naughty Marietta Marigold seeds.