French marigold 'Durango'

Tagetes patula

How to grow French marigold 'Durango'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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

Growing Durango 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 Durango about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Durango

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

Harvesting Durango