Marigold Durango Flame

Bold red and orange bicolour flowers
Easiest and most versatile flowers to grow
Long flowering period
20 seeds per pack

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FAST FACTS

Botanical name: Tagetes patula

Common name: French Marigold ‘Durango Flame’

Article number: 80704-4

Days to germinate: 5–10 days

Days to maturity: 50–60 days

Hardiness and longevity: Tender annual

Height: 20–30 cm

Spread: 20–25 cm

Sunlight: Full sun

DESCRIPTION

Tagetes patula ‘Durango Flame’ is a compact French marigold variety producing striking bicolour blooms in rich red with golden-orange centres. The bold, warm tones create strong visual contrast, making it ideal for borders, containers, and small garden spaces. The plants form neat, bushy mounds and flower continuously throughout the summer with minimal care. Easy to grow and reliable, marigolds also help attract pollinators and are commonly used in companion planting in vegetable gardens.

Marigolds are incredibly easy-going and reliable under a wide range of growing conditions. Once planted, marigolds grow rapidly with no fuss. Most thrive in full sun, taking hot, sunny exposures in stride. Marigolds can even handle the reflected heat and light of paved surfaces as long as they get regular moisture. However, marigolds will tolerate up to 20% shade if there is bright light the rest of the day.

Germination Instructions
Sow indoors. Surface sow onto seed compost which is moist but well-drained. Only just cover with soil. Propagate at 21-24°C or put in a warm place. Light is required for germination. Germination takes 0-7 days. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle. Acclimatise and plant out once danger of frost has passed. Space at 20-25cm. Can be sown directly from May with 25cm spacing, keep moist until germinated.

Growing Instructions
Easy to grow in any well-drained garden soil in full sun. Do not feed.

Soil
Marigolds are not at all fussy about soil, accepting poor to average soil without complaint as long as it is not constantly soggy. In fact, marigolds bloom better and more often in poorer soil. Too rich a diet stimulates lush foliage growth at the expense of flowers.

Cultivation Instructions
Cut flowers regularly to encourage growth and to prolong flowering window or deadhead.

When to sow:
Sow under cover or indoors: February, March, April
Direct Sow/Plant outdoors: May and June
Flowers/Harvest: June - October

Marigold Harvesting Tips
Marigold flowers: Marigolds make excellent cut flowers for both live and dried arrangements. For live bouquets, cut newly opened blooms early in the morning and immediately set the stems in a jar of warm water. Later, strip the stems of lower leaves that might foul the water and arrange the flowers in a vase with fresh water. Marigolds will last up to a week or even longer if you add some floral preservative to the vase water.

Marigolds are also great for dried arrangements and floral crafts. Cut perfect blossoms at their peak, remove foliage from the stems and hang upside down in a warm, dry place until dry. The flowers will shrink a bit, but their color will remain strong. Insert wire into the marigold stems if needed for support in an arrangement.

Read more frequently asked questions about growing Marigold seeds

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Marigolds are incredibly easy-going and reliable under a wide range of growing conditions. Once planted, marigolds grow rapidly with no fuss. Most thrive in full sun, taking hot, sunny exposures in stride. Marigolds can even handle the reflected heat and light of paved surfaces as long as they get regular moisture. However, marigolds will tolerate up to 20% shade if there is bright light the rest of the day.

Germination Instructions
Sow indoors. Surface sow onto seed compost which is moist but well-drained. Only just cover with soil. Propagate at 21-24°C or put in a warm place. Light is required for germination. Germination takes 0-7 days. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle. Acclimatise and plant out once danger of frost has passed. Space at 20-25cm. Can be sown directly from May with 25cm spacing, keep moist until germinated.

Growing Instructions
Easy to grow in any well-drained garden soil in full sun. Do not feed.

Soil
Marigolds are not at all fussy about soil, accepting poor to average soil without complaint as long as it is not constantly soggy. In fact, marigolds bloom better and more often in poorer soil. Too rich a diet stimulates lush foliage growth at the expense of flowers.

Cultivation Instructions
Cut flowers regularly to encourage growth and to prolong flowering window or deadhead.

When to sow:
Sow under cover or indoors: February, March, April
Direct Sow/Plant outdoors: May and June
Flowers/Harvest: June - October

Marigold Harvesting Tips
Marigold flowers: Marigolds make excellent cut flowers for both live and dried arrangements. For live bouquets, cut newly opened blooms early in the morning and immediately set the stems in a jar of warm water. Later, strip the stems of lower leaves that might foul the water and arrange the flowers in a vase with fresh water. Marigolds will last up to a week or even longer if you add some floral preservative to the vase water.

Marigolds are also great for dried arrangements and floral crafts. Cut perfect blossoms at their peak, remove foliage from the stems and hang upside down in a warm, dry place until dry. The flowers will shrink a bit, but their color will remain strong. Insert wire into the marigold stems if needed for support in an arrangement.

Read more frequently asked questions about growing Marigold seeds

SHIPPING & DELIVERY

We keep it simple: shipping is a flat-rate €3.75 to any address in the European Union. Orders are packed on the sunny island of Cyprus and handed to the carrier within 1–3 working days. We ship by regular mail with delivery confirmation. As soon as your parcel leaves us, you’ll receive an email with a tracking link so you can follow it in real time. Typical delivery time is 5–15 business days, depending on destination and your local mail service. We currently ship within the EU only.