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Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden

French Marigold Red Cherry

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£1.55
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£1.55
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These tiny plants pack a powerful punch with their deep mahogany red, double flowers that have hints of gold all over them. Keep harvesting them to produce new flowers as they will continue to blooming for many weeks.

An excellent companion plant to grow next to tomatoes, this blossom opens early and lasts a long time.

Quantity of Seeds 100 Seeds
Type Annual
Genus Tagetes patula
Sow Seeds

Sow March-April undercover into trays or modules and keep around 18℃.  Pot on when large enough to handle and grow on in cooler conditions.

Plant Out Plant out when all risk of frost has passed.  Equally happy in pots or the flower bed.  Likes full sun
Flowers June-October
Height & Spread 25cm high x 10cm spread

 

French Marigold Red Cherry

RHS Plants for Pollinators.

The RHS Plants for Pollinators mark is only given to plants that support pollinating insects.

    Cluster of French Marigold Red Cherry flowers blooming in a greenhouse setting
    Vibrant French Marigold Red Cherry blossoms growing in a greenhouse
    Assorted French Marigold Red Cherry flowers arranged in three bowls
    French Marigold Red Cherry flowers floating in a clear water bowl
    Close-up of French Marigold Red Cherry flowers with a mix of orange and yellow petals
    RHS Plants for Pollinators certification emblem