French marigold 'Embers'

Tagetes patula

How to grow French marigold 'Embers'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Embers is thought of as half hardy, so it will need cloching or fleece protection when the temperature dips.

Growing Embers from seed

Look to ensure a distance 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Embers

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

Harvesting Embers