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French Marigold Mr Majestic Seeds - Tagetes patula

Tagetes patula nana Mr Majestic
French Marigold, Marigold, Bonanza

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Superb flowering. The colours are magnificent and unique.

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'Mr Majestic' is a very original dwarf variety, producing masses of simple flowers with wide, striped golden yellow and mahogany red petals. Easy to grow and gratifying, French marigolds are ideal for edging, borders or pots on the patio or balcony. Grow in well-drained soil, in full sun to part shade.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
16 days
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Sowing period March to May
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Flowering time June to October
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Description

'Mr Majestic' is a very original dwarf variety, producing masses of simple flowers with wide, striped golden yellow and mahogany red petals. They appear reliably throughout the summer until the first frosts, attracting numerous beneficial insects. French marigolds are incredibly easy to grow and gratifying. This particular variety forms compact plants that are ideal for edging, borders or pots on the patio or balcony. Grow in well-drained soil, in full sun to part shade.

Tagetes patula, commonly known as French Marigold, is an annual herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of the North America and South America from Mexico to Bolivia. It is not very cold hardy, generally treated as an annual in colder climates. 'Mr Majestic' quickly forms a small bushy clump, about 20 cm tall for a spread of about 30 cm, covered with dark green, deeply divided leaves with an intense aroma. It flowers continuously from June to October providing spent flowers are removed regularly. This variety features simple flowerheads that measure about 5 cm in diameter. They are composed of wide, mahogany red and golden yellow striped ray flowers around an orange central disc. French marigolds self-seed easily however the new plants are not always true to type.

Marigolds are star plants in summer flower beds. Brightly coloured and cheerful with a tidy habit, easy to grow and floriferous, they are ideal for borders and window boxes. They can be planted in small patches alongside grey-leaved mugwort and stachys, green-leaved tansies or Kochia Childsii, or small ornamental grasses which will soften their flamboyant colours. Their orange, yellow or red blooms mix well with blue-flowering catmints or perennial flax.

Good to know: French marigold flowers are edible and can be enjoyed in salads, soups and desserts. Some people describe their flavour as reminiscent of passion fruit. The intensely aromatic leaves and the substances secreted by their roots repel various harmful insects, making marigolds an excellent companion plant in the vegetable garden.

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time June to October
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 5 cm
Fragrance Fragrant
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour dark green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Tagetes

Species

patula nana

Cultivar

Mr Majestic

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

French Marigold, Marigold, Bonanza

Origin

South America

Product reference5711

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Planting and care

Two options are available to you: Sow Marigolds indoors in March-April, and transplant them at a good distance (20 to 25 cm) in your flower beds, 5 to 6 weeks after sowing. This sowing can be done in pots for easier transplanting or in traditional seed trays. An ideal temperature of around 18 to 20°C is needed for good seed germination. Germination usually takes about two weeks. Or sow them directly in place at the end of April or beginning of May, then, 5 weeks later, thin out the rows to give them enough space to grow. In the early stages, keep a close eye on your seedlings as snails are fond of these young plants. By removing faded flowers, you will encourage their renewal.
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Sowing period

Sowing period March to May
Germination time (days) 16 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Vegetable garden
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture all types
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