Marigold French Yellow Jacket Seed

 

French Marigold Yellow Jacket (Tagetes patula) is a compact, bushy annual known for its vibrant golden-yellow blooms with rich orange accents. This cheerful variety brightens garden beds, borders, containers, and window boxes, adding a splash of summer colour and charm.

 

Yellow Jacket is not only visually striking but also a natural companion plant. Its scent helps deter common garden pests, making it ideal for planting alongside vegetables like tomatoes, beans, and peppers. The robust, bushy habit produces prolific blooms from early summer through to the first frosts, creating a long-lasting display.

 

Seed Qty: Approx. 1 gram

 

Sow: March – May (indoors), April – May (outdoors)

Germination: 7 – 14 days

Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil with slightly acidic to neutral pH

Height: 25 – 35 cm

Flowering: June – October

Companion Plants: Tomatoes, Peppers, Basil

Avoid Planting With: Heavy shade-loving plants

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Indoors: Sow seeds in trays or pots filled with fine seed compost from March to May. Cover lightly and maintain a temperature of 18–21°C. Keep soil moist and allow 7–14 days for germination. Prick out seedlings and grow on until ready to transplant.

 

Outdoors: Sow directly in well-prepared, sunny soil from April to May, or transplant hardened-off seedlings. Space plants 20–25 cm apart. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain healthy, bushy growth.

 

French Marigold Yellow Jacket is perfect for gardeners seeking a cheerful, pest resistant, and easy-to-grow annual. Its long-lasting blooms and vibrant colours make it ideal for garden borders, containers, and companion planting.

 

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