(M) French Marigold Fireball seeds (15s) (415274)

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Annual Plant (M) KS13
Pack size: 15 seeds

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French Marigold Fireball
Botanical Name: Tagetes patula
Type: Half-Hardy Annual

French Marigold Fireball is a vibrant, early-flowering variety featuring fiery red and orange double blooms that light up any garden. Compact and bushy, these plants produce a mass of bright flowers from early summer through to autumn, making them perfect for beds, borders, and containers. Fireball’s natural pest-repellent qualities also make it a great companion plant in vegetable gardens.

Plant Details

Type: Half-Hardy Annual
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 20 – 25 cm
Flowers: June – October
Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow Indoors: March – May indoors or direct sow after frost, lightly cover seeds with compost or vermiculite.
Germination: 7 – 14 days at 18 – 22°C
Transplant: Harden off and plant outside after last frost, spacing 20 – 25 cm apart.
Care: Water moderately and deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooms.

Why You’ll Love It

Intense fiery red-orange double blooms
Compact, bushy growth perfect for pots & borders
Long flowering season from early summer to autumn
Natural pest deterrent – ideal near vegetables
Easy to grow & low-maintenance

Top Tip

Plant near tomatoes or beans to help repel aphids and whiteflies naturally. Regular deadheading keeps flowers coming all season.

Perfect For

Bedding & borders
Patio containers & window boxes
Companion planting in vegetable gardens
Pollinator-friendly gardens
Summer colour displays

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