French MarigoldCommon Name: French Marigold Scientific Name: Tagetes patula USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11 (typically grown as an annual in cooler zones) Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 320 to 380 (9,000 to 11,000) Sun: full sun Water: keep soil moist during germination Soil: cover lightly with 1/16 inch of well-drained soil Temperature: 21 to 24 degrees Celsius (70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit), grows best in cooler climates Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart in flower beds Germination Time: 3 to 5 days French Marigolds are colorful bedding plants with varieties producing blooms in shades of yellow, orange and red. They grow shorter and bushier and produce smaller blooms compared to African Marigolds. To maximize the number of blooms, deadhead regularly.
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