French marigold 'French Vanilla'

Tagetes patula

How to grow French marigold 'French Vanilla'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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

Growing French Vanilla 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 French Vanilla about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting French Vanilla

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

Harvesting French Vanilla