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The French Marigold 'Aurora' (Tagetes patula) is a vibrant, low-maintenance annual prized for its striking yellow and red-orange blooms. These compact, bushy plants grow 20 to 25 inches tall, making them an excellent choice for borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements. With a long blooming season from mid-summer to fall, this marigold variety not only adds brilliant color to the garden but also attracts butterflies and bees with its intense, citrusy fragrance.
Highly resistant to pests and diseases, the French Marigold 'Aurora' is a garden favorite for easy-care landscapes. Whether planted as an ornamental accent or as a companion plant to repel unwanted insects, its bright, cheerful flowers provide continuous beauty and pollinator support all season long.
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Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Tagetes patula |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 4 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Bright Yellow, Gold (Yellow-Orange), Orange, Red, Red-Orange |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Spring, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Aromatic, Deciduous |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Suitable for growing in containers |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry |
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
