Marigold French Orange Boy Seeds

This reliable variety from the Mr Fothergill’s Seed Range is bred for strong garden performance and continuous flowering. The plants form dense mounds of fresh green foliage that provide an excellent backdrop to the vivid blooms. Orange Boy flowers freely even in poorer soils and continues to perform well during warm dry spells, making it a dependable choice for summer planting.

The blooms are long lasting and weather tolerant, standing up well to rain and heat.

 

Their bright colour attracts pollinators and adds a cheerful presence to any garden setting. Whether used as edging, mass planting, or in mixed containers, this marigold brings a warm and lively touch to summer displays.

 

With its compact growth, vibrant colour and easy nature, Marigold French Orange Boy is ideal for gardeners looking for a low maintenance bedding plant with strong visual impact.

 

Seed Qty Approx 100 

Sow February to April indoors or April to May outdoors

Germination 7 to 14 days at 18 to 22°C

Soil and Position Free draining soil in full sun

Height and Spread 20 to 25 cm tall, 20 to 25 cm spread

Flowering June to October

 

Sowing instructions

Sow seeds in trays or small pots of moist free draining compost and cover lightly with a fine layer of soil. Maintain gentle warmth and keep the compost evenly moist until seedlings appear. Transplant young plants into individual pots when large enough to handle. Harden off gradually and plant out after the last frost in a sunny position.

 

Grow and maintenance

Water regularly during dry spells and feed occasionally to support strong flowering. Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous production. Marigolds thrive in full sun and tolerate poorer soils, making them ideal for easy summer bedding. Plants remain compact and rarely require support.

 

Uses and benefits

Bright double orange blooms with strong summer impact

Compact bushy plants ideal for beds, borders and containers

Long flowering season from early summer to autumn

Weather tolerant and easy to grow

Excellent for mass planting and edging