Naughty Marietta Seeds – Marigold

Bring a burst of golden-yellow and deep mahogany beauty to your garden with Naughty Marietta Marigold Seeds. This popular French Marigold variety is known for its compact growth, vibrant bicolor blooms, and ability to thrive in sunny garden beds or containers. Easy to grow and low maintenance, these marigolds are perfect for adding bright color borders, edging, or patio pots. Their long blooming period ensures a lively display from spring through fall, making them a favorite among gardeners.

Features:

• Bright and Compact Variety: Produces charming, bicolored flowers in rich yellow and maroon shades.

• Long Blooming Season: Blooms continuously from early summer until frost.

• Easy to Grow: Suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners.

• Versatile Planting: Ideal for borders, containers, and flower beds.

• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts beneficial insects like bees and butterflies.

• Low Maintenance: Tolerates heat and moderate drought once established.

Specifications:

• Common Name: Marigold (French Marigold)

• Scientific Name: Tagetes patula ‘Naughty Marietta’

• Plant Type: Annual

• Height: 8–12 inches (20–30 cm)

• Spread: 6–10 inches (15–25 cm)

• Flower Color: Yellow with maroon centers

• Light Requirement: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; avoid waterlogging

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Blooming Season: Summer to Fall (June–October)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Best grown as an annual in Zones 2–11

• Sowing Season:

  • Indoors: February–April

  • Outdoors: April–June (after last frost)

• Plant Spacing: 6–8 inches apart

• Days to Maturity: 50–60 days after sowing