French marigold 'Durango Bee'

Tagetes patula

How to grow French marigold 'Durango Bee'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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

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

Transplanting Durango Bee

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

Harvesting Durango Bee