French marigold 'Safari Mix'

Tagetes patula

How to grow French marigold 'Safari Mix'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Safari Mix is thought of as half hardy, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures.

Growing Safari Mix 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. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Safari Mix

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

Harvesting Safari Mix