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Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Type: French Marigold (Learn more)
Native: Mexico
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 6"–12" tall
Variety Info: 1" lemon-yellow, double flowers.
Attributes: Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower, Good for Containers, Rabbit Resistant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–80°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 5–14 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of of 3 seeds every 6"
Thinning: When 1" tall thin to 1 every 6"
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- Bette B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/1/26So far...so good
I planted these seeds inside about a week ago and all have germinated. I'm looking forward to seeing these in bloom.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/4/26Hey Bette,
That's fantastic to hear your Lemon Drop French Marigold Seeds are off to such a great start with 100% germination! You're going to absolutely love these cheerful little blooms when they start flowering - those bright lemon-yellow colors are going to be gorgeous in your garden! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Taylor L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/25/26Very hardy
Great germination and transplanted well.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/31/26Hey Taylor,
That's awesome to hear your Lemon Drop French Marigold Seeds had such great germination and transplanted like champs! These marigolds are definitely known for being super hardy and resilient. You're going to love those bright, cheerful blooms when they start showing off - they'll add such a beautiful pop of color to your garden! Keep on growing 🌻️
- PaulVA, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 1 out of 5 stars3/11/26BAD Seeds
Planted indoors under ideal conditions nest and NONE of them germinated ,which all of the other seeds planted with them did .Will not buy again
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? ContainerBIBotanical Interests3/15/26Hey Paul
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. It looks like our Customer Service team is already assisting you with this. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- KVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/14/25Love them!
These French marigolds, started inside, took awhile to recover from transplanted shock (yes, they were hardened off), but eventually they settled in, became huge and bloomed profusely!
Love them
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/15/25Hey K,
That's so wonderful to hear! We absolutely love that your Lemon Drop French Marigolds bounced back and rewarded you with such incredible blooms!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience, and especially your photos, with us - it's always great to hear from gardeners who stick with their plants through those early adjustments and get to enjoy the amazing results!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- DeniseRated 5 out of 5 stars5/10/255 Stars
All i can say is I can’t wait to see them grow!