French marigold 'Dwarf Bolero'

Tagetes patula

How to grow French marigold 'Dwarf Bolero'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

These plants will not tolerate shady places.

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

Growing Dwarf Bolero 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 Dwarf Bolero about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Dwarf Bolero

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

Harvesting Dwarf Bolero