French marigold 'Sweet Cream'

Tagetes patula

How to grow French marigold 'Sweet Cream'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sweet Cream is thought of as half hardy, so it will need protecting in periods of cold weather.

Growing Sweet Cream from seed

Aim to sow 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Sweet Cream

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

Harvesting Sweet Cream