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

Marigold Carmen is a classic French marigold with eye-catching, compact blooms in deep mahogany red with bright golden-yellow edges. These double flowers are produced in abundance all summer long on neat, uniform plants. Ideal for borders, beds, containers, and companion planting, Carmen adds rich colour and natural pest resistance to any garden space.

Plant Details

Type: Half-Hardy Annual
Height: 20 – 30 cm
Spread: 20 – 30 cm
Flowers: June – October
Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow Indoors: Indoors from March / Direct sow outdoors from April, in trays or pots of moist compost. Lightly cover seeds.
Germination: 7 – 14 days at 18 – 22°C
Transplant: When large enough to handle, harden off and plant out after last frost.
Spacing: 20 – 25 cm apart
Care: Water during dry spells and deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooming.

Why You’ll Love It

Beautiful bicolour blooms – mahogany & gold
Compact & bushy – perfect for borders & pots
Long flowering season, from early summer to frost
Natural pest deterrent – great near veg crops
Easy to grow and low-maintenance

Top Tip

Use Marigold Carmen as a border around your vegetable garden to repel whitefly, aphids, and nematodes naturally – especially near tomatoes!

Perfect For

Bedding & borders
Patio pots & containers
Companion planting in vegetable gardens
Pollinator-friendly planting
Low-maintenance summer colour

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