French marigold 'Little Devil Orange'

Tagetes patula

How to grow French marigold 'Little Devil Orange'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Little Devil Orange is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures.

Growing Little Devil Orange from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) between French marigold plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 15°C / 59°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Little Devil Orange about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Little Devil Orange

Little Devil Orange is half hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Little Devil Orange