Marigold, ‘French Brocade’

(Tagetes patula)A very showy low growing (12-18”) marigold covered with beautiful red doubled blooms accented with oranges and golds. Very elegant looking in a Baroque sort of way. Blooms fade to a lovely burnt orange. Very beneficial in the garden, marigolds have strong nematicidal properties. Edible petals! This is a beloved variety that has been in our catalog since year one.
60-70 days. UO

Packet: 50 seeds

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost.

Transplant after last frost.

Direct seed after last frost.

Note: Valued for nematode control.

PLANTING DEPTH:

1/2″

SPACING:

8″ in rows 10-15″ apart.

EMERGENCE:

4-14 days @ soil temp 70-80F

LIGHT:

Full sun

FERTILITY:

Average. Prefers well-drained, and evenly moist soil.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Pinch at 9″ to encourage branching.

Deadhead to encourage blooms.

Sprinkle, sprinkle edible petals on anything!