Marigold French Honeymoon Seeds

A refined and compact French marigold with double blooms in creamy yellow, softly edged in apricot-pink. ‘French Honeymoon’ forms neat, bushy plants with finely divided aromatic foliage and flowers prolifically from early summer to the first frosts. Its pastel colouring and tidy habit make it ideal for borders, containers, and seasonal bedding.

This heat-tolerant annual thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and is perfect for low-maintenance gardens, pollinator habitats, and companion planting. It attracts bees and hoverflies and helps deter aphids and whitefly from nearby crops.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.5 grams

 

Sow February to April indoors or direct outdoors from April

Germination 7 to 14 days at 18 to 22°C

Soil and Position Free draining fertile soil in full sun

Height/Spread 20 to 30 cm tall, 25 to 35 cm spread

Flowering June to October

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow seeds 5 mm deep in trays or modules and keep at 18 to 22°C until germination. Transplant into individual pots when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant outdoors after the last frost. Space plants 25 to 30 cm apart. For best results, sow early and avoid overwatering.

 

Grow and Maintenance

 

Water during dry spells and avoid rich feeding. Deadhead to prolong flowering. Suitable for borders, containers, and companion planting. Remove spent plants at season’s end or leave seed heads for wildlife interest.

 

Uses and Benefits

 

Creamy yellow blooms with apricot edges

Compact habit ideal for borders and pots

Attracts bees and hoverflies

Heat-tolerant and long-flowering

Excellent for companion planting and seasonal colour

 

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