25 Queen Sophia Marigold Seeds - Orange-Red French Marigold
$27.40
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25 Queen Sophia Marigold Seeds - Orange-Red French Marigold
$27.40
Queen Sophia Marigold is a classic French marigold (Tagetes patula) prized for its striking bicolor blooms. Each flower features rich orange-red petals edged in golden yellow, creating a warm, vibrant display in garden beds, borders, and containers. These compact, bushy plants are easy to grow from seed and bloom reliably throughout the summer, attracting pollinators and adding cheerful color to any sunny spot.
With their uniform habit and abundant flowers, Queen Sophia marigolds are excellent for mass plantings, edging, and companion planting. They also make long-lasting cut flowers and are a favorite for seasonal color in vegetable gardens and patio pots.
Plant Features
- Bicolor orange-red blooms with golden edges
- Compact, bushy growth habit
- Long blooming season from summer to frost
- Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects
- Excellent for borders, containers, and cutting
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 7-14 days
Planting & Care
Sow Queen Sophia 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 and keep evenly moist until germination. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, thin or transplant them to their final spacing. Marigolds thrive in full sun and well-drained soil; water regularly during dry spells, but avoid overhead watering to prevent disease. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering.
These low-maintenance annuals are relatively pest-free and pair well with vegetables and other ornamentals. They tolerate heat and poor soil but perform best with consistent moisture and occasional feeding.
What's Included
25 Queen Sophia Marigold seeds.