• Red cherry french marigold vivid red and yellow bloom with green leaves in soft focus.
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French Marigold Seeds - Red Cherry

An early season cultivar, these scarlet flowers bloom from spring until frost

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Tagetes patula

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 12 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • French

COLOR

  • Red

French Marigold Seeds - Red Cherry

A very early flowering variety of the ever popular French Marigolds, Red Cherry features a mahogany red bloom with a golden eye. A perfect companion for vegetable or herb plantings, French Marigolds are also wonderful in borders and containers.

  • Annual; A fun variety of the traditional marigold
  • Great companion plant for vegetable gardens!
  • Prefers Full Sun Exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 111 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 10,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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French Marigold Seeds - Red Cherry

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French Marigold Seeds - Red Cherry FAQs

Is Red Cherry French Marigold resistant to animals or disease?

Red Cherry French Marigold is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Red Cherry French Marigold?

Red Cherry French Marigold is an open pollinated seed.

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