Botanical Interests Red Metamorph French Marigold Seeds

In cooler weather, Red Metamorph's flowers are a deep burgundy, but when the weather warms, watch as splashes of yellow appear on the petals! Then when cooler weather comes back around, the blooms change back to solid burgundy. Beautiful as a garden hedge, this French marigold is stout and dense at about 2'-3' tall. French marigolds are edible, but with a very strong flavor similar to its pungent scent. Prolific bloomer attracts beneficial insects.

Variety Info

Family: Asteraceae

Type: French Marigold (Learn more)

Native: Mexico

Hardiness: Annual

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall

Variety Info: 1 ½"–2" blooms are burgundy in cool weather, streaked with yellow in hot weather. Colors fade with age.

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower, Good for Containers, Rabbit Resistant

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost, and when soil temperature is 70°-80°F.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 5-14 days

Seed Depth: 1/4"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6"–8"

Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 6"–8"