French Marigold 'Dainty Marietta'
Tagetes erecta
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French Marigold 'Dainty Marietta' (Tagetes patula) is a dwarf marigold that produces small, single flowers in bright yellow with a maroon blotch at the center. Plants stay compact at 12 to 18 inches tall and bloom over a long season, from early summer until frost.
This variety fits well in containers, window boxes, beds, and borders. Its small size makes it a good choice for edging and tight spaces, and the finely cut foliage gives a soft green backdrop to the flowers. The nectar-rich blooms bring in pollinators and other beneficial insects.
Gardeners have long planted marigolds in the vegetable garden to help manage insect pests, and 'Dainty Marietta' is a great option for this. French marigolds are known to repel pests such as aphids and nematodes, which makes them a useful companion plant near crops like tomatoes and peppers.
'Dainty Marietta' is an annual that grows best in full sun and average, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant, heat tolerant, fast growing, and rarely bothered by pests or disease. It earned the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit for reliable garden performance.
This variety fits well in containers, window boxes, beds, and borders. Its small size makes it a good choice for edging and tight spaces, and the finely cut foliage gives a soft green backdrop to the flowers. The nectar-rich blooms bring in pollinators and other beneficial insects.
Gardeners have long planted marigolds in the vegetable garden to help manage insect pests, and 'Dainty Marietta' is a great option for this. French marigolds are known to repel pests such as aphids and nematodes, which makes them a useful companion plant near crops like tomatoes and peppers.
'Dainty Marietta' is an annual that grows best in full sun and average, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant, heat tolerant, fast growing, and rarely bothered by pests or disease. It earned the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit for reliable garden performance.
Bloom Color: Yellow
Plant Size (Height): 12-18
Growth Habit: Dwarf
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Needs: Low
Drought Tolerant: ✔️
Container Friendly: ✔️
Blooming Season: Summer
Blooming Season: Fall
Bloom Pattern: Bicolor
Wildlife Interactions: Attracts Bees
Wildlife Interactions: Attracts Butterflies
Wildlife Interactions: Attracts Hummingbirds
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Plant Size (Height): 12-18
Growth Habit: Dwarf
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Needs: Low
Drought Tolerant: ✔️
Container Friendly: ✔️
Blooming Season: Summer
Blooming Season: Fall
Bloom Pattern: Bicolor
Wildlife Interactions: Attracts Bees
Wildlife Interactions: Attracts Butterflies
Wildlife Interactions: Attracts Hummingbirds
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
For the earliest blooms, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Otherwise, sow directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Seeds germinate in 7 to 21 days under full light. Plant 2–3 seeds ¼ inch deep and space them about 6 inches apart in well-drained, evenly moist soil in full sun.
Dainty Marietta marigolds are relatively low-maintenance but require good air circulation and drainage to prevent disease. They may be susceptible to powdery mildew, root rot, leaf spots, and Botrytis in humid or poorly ventilated conditions. While marigolds generally have no serious pest issues, it's a good idea to check regularly for spider mites and thrips.
Dainty Marietta marigolds are relatively low-maintenance but require good air circulation and drainage to prevent disease. They may be susceptible to powdery mildew, root rot, leaf spots, and Botrytis in humid or poorly ventilated conditions. While marigolds generally have no serious pest issues, it's a good idea to check regularly for spider mites and thrips.
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