French marigold 'Janie Flame'

Tagetes patula

How to grow French marigold 'Janie Flame'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Janie Flame likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Janie Flame is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures.

Growing Janie Flame 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. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 15°C / 59°F.

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

Transplanting Janie Flame

Janie Flame is half hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Janie Flame