Botanical name
Tagetes patula
Other names
French marigold, Dwarf French marigold
Genus
Species
T. patula - T. patula is an annual with fragrant flowers of blended red and yellow in most varieties.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Smell of classic marigold
Habit
Bushy, Cushion or Mound Forming
Toxicity
Leaves may irritate skin allergies.
Colour
Flower
Orange, yellows, reds, gold
Foliage
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Seed
Where to grow
Tagetes patula (French marigold) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.15m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
City, Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in light, free-draining soil in full sun. Flowerheads can rot in very wet weather.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered