Mr Fothergills Marigold (French) Honeycomb Seeds

Description

Mr Fothergills Marigold (French) Honeycomb Seeds

Mr Fothergills Marigold (French) Honeycomb Seeds produce rich, double-crested blooms in deep red with glowing golden edges, offering a warm, eye-catching display from early summer to autumn. Compact, reliable and wonderfully vibrant, this classic French marigold variety is ideal for borders, containers and colourful summer bedding.

Key Features

• Striking double-crested red blooms edged with golden yellow

• Compact, uniform plants ideal for borders, beds and patio pots

• Long flowering season with continuous colour

• Attracts bees and supports garden biodiversity

• Easy to grow and suitable for gardeners of all experience levels

Product Description

Marigold (French) Honeycomb is prized for its bold and distinctive colouring, with deep red petals beautifully trimmed in gold to create a warm, glowing contrast. The neat, bushy plants reach around 25cm in height, forming dense mounds that deliver structured, eye-pleasing planting whether in formal bedding schemes or relaxed cottage-style arrangements.

Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, these half-hardy annuals are both resilient and reliable. They are well-suited to a wide range of containers, edging pathways or filling summer borders, offering a dazzling display throughout the season. Their compact nature and heavy flowering habit make them particularly effective when planted en masse.

As well as offering vibrant colour, Honeycomb marigolds attract bees and other beneficial insects, helping to support a healthy garden ecosystem. They are also valued for their ability to withstand heat and dry conditions once established, making them a low-maintenance yet high-impact choice.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Tagetes patula

• Plant Class: Half Hardy Annual

• Height: 25cm / 10in

• Position: Full Sun

• Habit: Bushy, dwarf, ground cover

• Colour: Red with golden edging

• Attractive to: Bees

• Flowering Period: JuneOctober

Sowing & Growing Tips

• Indoors (FebApr): Sow 0.5cm deep in trays of moist compost at 1520C.

• Seedlings appear in 1421 days.

• Transplant to other trays, spacing seedlings 5cm apart.

• Harden off before planting outdoors in MayJune, spacing 20cm apart.

• Outdoors (AprMay): Sow where they are to flower, 1.5cm deep in prepared soil.

• Thin as required and water regularly until established.

Bring Warm, Glowing Colour to Your Garden

Choose Marigold (French) Honeycomb Seeds for a reliable, richly coloured summer display that brightens beds, borders and containers with ease. Perfect for creating long-lasting seasonal colour with minimal effort.