French marigold 'Durango Red'

Tagetes patula

How to grow French marigold 'Durango Red'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Durango Red is thought of as half hardy, so remember to watch your frost dates and ensure you have this plant protected when the temperature dips.

Growing Durango Red from seed

Ensure a distance of 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Durango Red about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Durango Red

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Durango Red is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Durango Red