Marigold Seeds – Safari Scarlet

Bring rich, vibrant color to your garden with Marigold Seeds – Safari Scarlet. Known for its deep red blooms with bold golden undertones, this French Marigold variety adds a striking contrast to borders, containers, and garden beds. Its compact growth habit and long-lasting blooms make it a favorite for gardeners seeking easy-to-grow, high-impact color all season long. The Safari Scarlet variety is heat-tolerant and blooms continuously from early summer through fall, providing consistent beauty and pollinator attraction.

Features:

• Bright scarlet-red blooms with golden centers

• Compact and bushy growth; ideal for containers and borders

• Long-lasting blooms from early summer through frost

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

• Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects

• Excellent choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners

Specifications:

• Common Name: French Marigold

• Scientific Name: Tagetes patula ‘Safari Scarlet’

• Plant Type: Annual

• Bloom Color: Deep scarlet red with gold tones

• Plant Height: 10–12 inches (25–30 cm)

• Spread: 8–10 inches (20–25 cm)

• Light Requirements: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist but not soggy

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Bloom: 50–60 days after planting

• Hardiness Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)

• Sowing Season:

  • Indoors: Start seeds 6–8 weeks before the last frost (February–March)

  • Outdoors: Sow directly after the last frost (April–June)

• Bloom Season: Summer to Early Fall (June–October)

• Temperature for Germination: 70–75°F (21–24°C)

• Plant Spacing: 8–10 inches apart

• Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms for continuous flowering