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This marigold flame is a surefire way to add an easy to grow dwarf marigold to your flower garden, container, or raised bed. Removed fading petals to ensure an even longer blooming period.
Tagetes patula flame is one of our most popular marigolds grown as an annual in USDA zones 3 - 10.
Low growing French marigolds are quick to bloom and quick to attract pollinators during the entire flowering season; however, they do not attract deer!
These heirloom, non-gmo seeds are quick to germinate when seeds are kept continually moist in full sun. These flowers are a natural pest deterrent and can enhance the growth of other plants.
Sow 2 to 3 seeds per plant or 5 ounces per 1,000 square feet

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Tagetes patula nana, or also referred to as French Marigold, is a showy annual that is one of the most popular for planting in flower borders, edging the vegetable garden, and in window boxes and all sorts of containers. This variety, Champion Flame, is a compact, dwarf plant with double-crested, bi-color blooms of red and orange. To promote continuous blooming all summer long, Marigolds benefit from having the spent blooms deadheaded. Grow Marigolds in full sun and they will nearly glow all summer long! In spring, start the seed indoors 6 weeks before the end of frost season. Press the seed into the soil, lightly cover it, and keep it moist. With a temperature range of 70 - 75F, germination is normally within 21 days. Space the plants 8 inches apart. After danger of frost has passed, Marigold seed can be started directly outdoors. They will bloom about 8 - 10 weeks after planting the seeds.