Marigold 'Fireball'
French Marigold
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
- Multicolor on one plant
- Flowers open red, then turn to fiery bronze and dark gold as they mature
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Container
Low Maintenance
Vigorous
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in full sun and well-draining soil, watering deeply but allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Deadhead spent blooms and pinch tall stems for bushier growth and more flowers.
Height: 10-12 in
Spread: 6-8 in
Spacing: 6-10 in
Price Level 1: $3.99 per pack
Bloom Color: Gold, Red
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Summer Bloomer
- Vigorous
- Border or Bed
- Blooms all Season
- Container
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Marigold
Common Name: Marigold
Popular, easy-to-grow flowering plants known for their vibrant blossoms upright with soft, divided, fern-like leaves and showy composite flowers on long stems. Often have a strong, musky, pungent aroma from their leaves. Attracts pollinators