Plant Information
Fireball French Marigold
Scientific Name: Tagetes patula
Common Name: Dwarf Crested French Marigold
Hardiness Degree: 32°F (0.0°C)
Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn, Winter
Plant Habit: Mounded
Characteristics: Heat Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 6 - 10" (15 - 25cm)
Height: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)
Width: 6 - 8" (15 - 20cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Multicolor on one plant! Flowers open red, then turn to fiery bronze and dark gold as they mature.Perfect for the patio in containers.
Plug crop time: 3 weeks
Transplant to finish: Premium packs, 3 to 4 weeks; Quarts or multi-plants in larger pots, 4 to 6 weeks
- Meet the “New World marigolds” – Fireball and companion Strawberry Blonde introduce germplasm never seen before in African or French marigolds that puts multicolour blooms on the same plant.
- Completely new look for premium packs, pots and decorative containers.
- In early Spring growing conditions, flowers age and change colour more slowly for maximum contrast. In warmer conditions, colour changes faster with less distinct contrast.
Protection Information: EP3224371; US10,750,692