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Marigold 'Strawberry Blonde'
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Marigold 'Strawberry Blonde'

Tagetes patula
A flush of warm hues enlivens this color-changing French marigold, for they open deep coral and then fade to lovely shades of cream and warm pink. An excellent choice for containers and edging, just deadhead for a carpet of bloom, especially in midsummer to fall, when other flowers start to bid adieu. In cool fall weather, the flower color deepens.
SKU #S1399
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
69
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
8-12" h x 8-10" w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Mix of dusty rose and peach with golden yellow
Features
Scented Leaves
Great for containers
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterfly
Attracts Beneficial Insects
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Just cover
Sprout Time:
4-14 days
Seed To Bloom:
8-10 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds thinly and keep at 65-75°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow after last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Marigold Strawberry Blonde is a color-changing flower for low borders, edging and containers. A cottage garden inhabitant, It is especially beneficial in the veggie garden, where they will naturally repel insect pests and harmful nematodes in the soil, while attracting beneficials. Pinch back when seedlings reach about 6" tall to encourage branching. Deadhead regularly.
Final Spacing:
8-10"
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week, though it will tolerate some drought once established.
Soil pH:
Prefers slightly acidic to neutral.
Fertilizer:
Mix in about an inch or two of compost or some organic granular fertilizer when transplanting. Flowers well with little added fertilizer, too much and foliage will be lush and flowers less abundant.
Diseases & Pests:
Be sure to space properly to increase air circulation and avoid fungal issues such as leaf spot. Japanese beetles can be hand-picked into a bowl of soapy water. If insects such as spider mites, aphids, thrips, or whiteflies are an issue, treat with an insecticidal soap.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Fully opened flowers