Plant Information

Strawberry Blonde French Marigold

Growing Information:

Culture Guidelines

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French Marigolds from PanAmerican Seed (1:12)

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Tagetes patula

Common Name: Dwarf Crested French Marigold

Hardiness Degree: 32°F (0.0°C)

Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Mounded

Characteristics: Heat Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Every two weeks

Spacing: 6 - 10" (15 - 25cm)

Height: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)

Width: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Multicolor on one plant! Flowers open deep pink with a rustic yellow crest, then mature to a natural straw yellow.Perfect for the patio in containers.

Grower Information:

Plug crop time: 3 weeks
Transplant to finish: Premium packs, 3 to 4 weeks; Quarts or multi-plants in larger pots, 4 to 6 weeks

Meet the “New World marigolds” – Strawberry Blonde and companion Fireball introduce germplasm never seen before in African or French marigolds that puts multicolour blooms on the same plant.
Completely new look for premium packs, pots and decorative containers.
In early Spring growing conditions, flowers age and change colour more slowly for maximum contrast. In warmer conditions, colour changes faster with less distinct contrast.

Protection Information: EP3224371; US10,750,692