25 Red Cherry Marigold Seeds - Tagetes Patula French Marigold
$27.40
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25 Red Cherry Marigold Seeds - Tagetes Patula French Marigold
$27.40
Red Cherry Marigold is a charming French marigold variety known for its rich, deep red blooms that add bold color to garden beds, borders, and containers. These compact, bushy plants produce an abundance of double flowers that contrast beautifully with their finely cut green foliage. French marigolds are easy to grow from seed and are a favorite for summer bedding, edging, and pollinator-friendly gardens.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, Red Cherry Marigold offers reliable performance and long-lasting color from midsummer until frost. The plants are well-suited to sunny locations and tolerate a range of soil conditions, making them a versatile choice for many garden settings.
Plant Features
- Rich, deep red double blooms
- Compact, bushy growth habit
- Long blooming season from summer to frost
- Attracts pollinators to the garden
- Excellent for borders, containers, and edging
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: 8-12 inches
- Spacing: 8-10 inches apart
- Germination Requirements: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep; keep soil warm (70-75°F) and moist
Planting & Care
Sow Red Cherry 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 cover with about 1/4 inch of fine soil. Keep the seedbed consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 7-14 days. Once seedlings have developed a few true leaves, thin or transplant them to their final spacing.
Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, but avoid overhead watering to reduce disease risk. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. Marigolds are relatively low-maintenance and generally free from serious pest problems.
What's Included
25 Red Cherry Marigold seeds (Tagetes patula).