French marigold 'Colossus'
Tagetes patula
'Colossus' is a French marigold variety in the Tagetes genus with a scientific name of Tagetes patula.
Giant heads in shades of red and orange.
This variety is an Flower that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Colossus is known for growing to a height of approximately 30.0 cm (that's 11.7 inches in imperial). This variety tends to bloom in early summer.Colossus French marigold is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!
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How to grow French marigold 'Colossus'
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Keep in mind when planting that Colossus is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures.
Growing Colossus from seed
Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.
Transplanting Colossus
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Colossus is a half hardy plant.
Harvesting Colossus
French marigold 'Colossus' information
How long does Colossus take to grow?
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