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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