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Tagetes patula 'Fireball'

French Marigold

  • Multicolor on one plant!
  • Flowers open red, then turn to fiery bronze and dark gold as they mature
  • Perfect for the patio in containers

Item Status Avail Retail Price Qty
4"
M4MAFI
107 $2.99
6 pack
BMACF
55 $3.99
PanAmerican Seed
  • Category: Annual
  • Breeder:PanAmerican Seed
  • Hardiness Zone:10-11
  • Height:10-12 in
  • Spread:6-8 in
  • Spacing:6-10 in
  • Temperature:32°F
  • Bloom Color: Red

Produces double crested blooms that turn from red to orange, bronze, and gold as they mature. These bushy plants are great for sunny landscape gardens.

Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage Color
Multi-Color
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Attributes
Accent
Container
Heat Tolerant
Habit
Mounding
Additional Information about Tagetes patula 'Fireball'

64 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 and puts multicolor blooms on the same plant.
  • Completely new look for premium packs, pots and decorative containers.
  • In early Spring growing conditions, flowers age and change color more slowly for maximum contrast. In warmer conditions, color changes faster with less distinct contrast.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Tagetes patula 'Fireball'

Plant in Sun (at least 6 hrs of sun). Remove dead flowers to encourage additional flower development. Avoid watering late in the day or evening. Average fertilization required.
Bloom Time: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Late Summer