Tagetes patula 'Fireball' (d)
French marigold 'Fireball'
A compact, bushy annual to around 30cm tall with aromatic foliage and from spring into autumn, double flowerheads 5-7cnm in diameter that open red before turning bronze, deep orange and finally a golden yellow
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Bronze Orange Red Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Bronze Orange Red Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Bronze Orange Red Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Foliage may aggravate skin allergies. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Tagetes can be annuals or perennials of upright growth, with strongly aromatic pinnately divided leaves and showy daisy-like, single or double flower-heads in summer and autumn
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Water freely in dry spells
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 21°C in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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