Marigold, 'French Brocade'
(Tagetes patula)A very showy low growing (12-18”) marigold covered with beautiful red doubled blooms accented with oranges and golds. Very elegant looking in a Baroque sort of way. Blooms fade to a lovely burnt orange. Very beneficial in the garden, marigolds have strong nematicidal properties. Edible petals! This is a beloved variety that has been in our catalog since year one.60-70 days. UO Packet: 50 seeds [split] Growing Info SOWING: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost. Transplant after last frost. Direct seed after last frost. Note: Valued for nematode control. PLANTING DEPTH: 1/2" SPACING: 8" in rows 10-15" apart. EMERGENCE: 4-14 days @ soil temp 70-80F LIGHT: Full sun FERTILITY: Average. Prefers well-drained, and evenly moist soil. ADDITIONAL NOTES: Pinch at 9" to encourage branching. Deadhead to encourage blooms. Sprinkle, sprinkle edible petals on anything!