French Marigold 'Sparky Mix'
Tagetes patula
Price: $2.75
SKU: 10008221Sparky Mix French Marigold is an easy-to-grow, fast-maturing Marigold that produces vibrant, medium-sized blooms with wavy, semi-double petals. Flowers come in a mix of red, gold, orange, yellow, and bicolored shades. Plants typically reach 12 to 20 inches in height and bloom continuously over a long season. Flowers first appear around 65-70 days from planting.
Despite the name "French marigold," Tagetes patula is actually native to Mexico and Guatemala. Long before the arrival of the Spanish, marigolds were used by indigenous civilizations for medicine, food, dyes, and ceremonial purposes.
Sparky Mix has compact plants, making it well-suited for containers, garden beds, borders, and pollinator gardens. It's also commonly planted in vegetable gardens for its natural ability to help deter insect pests. They thrive in a range of conditions and look great along walkways, fences, or as colorful edging in garden beds.
Despite the name "French marigold," Tagetes patula is actually native to Mexico and Guatemala. Long before the arrival of the Spanish, marigolds were used by indigenous civilizations for medicine, food, dyes, and ceremonial purposes.
Sparky Mix has compact plants, making it well-suited for containers, garden beds, borders, and pollinator gardens. It's also commonly planted in vegetable gardens for its natural ability to help deter insect pests. They thrive in a range of conditions and look great along walkways, fences, or as colorful edging in garden beds.
Special Groups: Container Friendly
Plant Size (Height): 12-20
Plant Size (Width): 4-6
Spacing Requirements: 6
Days to Maturity: 65
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Needs: Low
Drought Tolerance: High
USDA Hardiness Range: 2a|11b
Blooming Season: Summer
Blooming Season: Fall
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Color: Gold
Bloom Color: Orange
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Pattern: Bicolor
Wildlife Interactions: Beneficial to Bees
Wildlife Interactions: Beneficial to Butterflies
Wildlife Interactions: Deer-Resistant
Plant Size (Height): 12-20
Plant Size (Width): 4-6
Spacing Requirements: 6
Days to Maturity: 65
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Needs: Low
Drought Tolerance: High
USDA Hardiness Range: 2a|11b
Blooming Season: Summer
Blooming Season: Fall
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Color: Gold
Bloom Color: Orange
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Pattern: Bicolor
Wildlife Interactions: Beneficial to Bees
Wildlife Interactions: Beneficial to Butterflies
Wildlife Interactions: Deer-Resistant
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.
Sparky Mixture 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.
Sparky Mixture 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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