Marigold French Petite Yellow Seeds

Marigold French Petite Yellow – Irish Plants Direct

 

A compact and cheerful annual flower producing masses of bright yellow blooms with a neat bushy habit.

 

Marigold French Petite Yellow is valued for its sunny colour and continuous flowering throughout summer.

 

French Marigolds offer both ornamental impact for borders and pots and practical benefits as companion plants, deterring pests and attracting pollinators, making them one of the most useful annuals for the garden.

 

Its reliable growth and tidy form make it a favourite for home gardeners and allotments.

 

Seed Qty Approx 1 gram 

 

Sow February to May indoors or directly outdoors after frost. Germination 7 to 14 days at 18–22°C.

Soil and Position Fertile, well-drained soil; prefers full sun.

Height 20–25 cm with compact foliage and abundant bright yellow flowers.

Flowering June to October.

 

Sowing instructions

Sow seeds indoors in trays or pots 0.5 cm deep in fine compost. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 20 cm apart. Alternatively sow directly outdoors after frost in prepared beds. Water well after sowing and keep soil evenly moist during establishment.

 

Grow and maintenance

Grow in full sun with regular watering during dry periods. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. French Marigolds are hardy annuals that thrive in hot conditions and are excellent for edging, bedding, and companion planting in vegetable gardens.

 

Uses and benefits

Perfect for ornamental use in borders, bedding schemes, and containers. Marigold French Petite Yellow produces cheerful yellow blooms that brighten summer displays. Highly suitable for home gardens and allotments. Attractive to pollinators and excellent for companion planting, especially with vegetables.

 

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