French marigold 'Double Pinwheel'

Tagetes patula

How to grow French marigold 'Double Pinwheel'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Double Pinwheel is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures.

Growing Double Pinwheel from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 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 Double Pinwheel about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Double Pinwheel

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

Harvesting Double Pinwheel