Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Mexico
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Red
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
- Edible Flower
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
About Red Metamorph French Marigold Seeds
Tagetes patula
1 ½"–2" blooms are burgundy in cool weather, streaked with yellow in hot weather. Colors fade with age.
Planting Marigold
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 6"–8"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
1/4"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | 1/4" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 6"–8" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 6"–8" |
| Germination | 5-14 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost, and when soil temperature is 70°-80°F. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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22 reviews
- Sharon R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/6/26Marigolds
Got planted about two weeks ago detected in pots outside and are coming up just fine.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/6/26Hey Sharon,
We're so excited to hear that your Red Metamorph French Marigold Seeds are coming up just fine in their pots! There's nothing quite like seeing those first little seedlings pop up and knowing you're on your way to those gorgeous, colorful blooms. We love that you're growing them outside where they'll get to soak up all that sunshine! Thanks for sharing your growing update with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- CollinRated 5 out of 5 stars3/16/265 Stars
Amazing germination rate hoping for great flowers as well
- Philip L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/24/255 Stars
Great seeds
- Marcene S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/29/255 Stars
Generally the seeds I buy from grow well. Sometimes not so much but I believe it's because I don't understand the perimeters for successful growing for certain plants. I learn every year. I start many seeds in the garage under grow lights. Some (zinnia's, cosmos) I plant in the ground when it's warm enough. All these seeds I started in the garage and then moved outside when it was warm enough - they all did well. I was worried about the marigolds but we had a very cool spring. As soon as it warmed up they took off. Keep up the good work!!!
- Cathy S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/8/245 Stars
Germination is great.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate