French marigold 'Safari Tangerine'

Tagetes patula

How to grow French marigold 'Safari Tangerine'

  • 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 Tangerine is thought of as half hardy, so protect with a row cover whenever the temperatures drop.

Growing Safari Tangerine 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 Safari Tangerine about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Safari Tangerine

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

Harvesting Safari Tangerine