French Marigold Boy Harmony

French Marigold Boy Harmony — variety description

French Marigold Boy Harmony (Tagetes patula) is an annual flower of the Daisy family (Asteraceae). French marigold "Boy Harmony" is an annual with a compact habit, reaching 20 - 40 cm in height.

Valued for its exceptionally long flowering period – it flowers continuously throughout the summer. The bicoloured flower heads will become a colourful accent in any garden.

The orange centres, made up of tubular disc florets, are surrounded by a collar of carmine-red ray florets.

Intriguing colours and compact size make this type look great in mixed borders and flower beds. With this variety you can also make beautiful edgings and pot arrangements.

The French marigold (tagetes) is one of the easiest and hardiest summer flowers: compact, flowering without a break from June until the frosts, and repelling pests in the vegetable garden.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 82%
• Seeds per packet: 115–156 pcs (0.4 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: February and March; seedlings or direct
• Flowering: July – October
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow French Marigold Boy Harmony

French Marigold Boy Harmony seeds are sown in February and March. The plants flower from July to October. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow French Marigold Boy Harmony

• Sowing method: seedlings or direct
• Depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Spacing: 20–25 cm
• Germination: 5–8 days at 20–25 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Marigolds are among the easiest plants to grow from seed. They can be sown directly outdoors or in starter pots 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. If starting indoors, sow at a depth of 1/16 below the soil surface, in peat pots. Sowing depth: 3mm. Germination usually takes 7-21 days. Transplant or sow directly outdoors when the weather is warm and all danger of frost has passed. Note that marigold seeds need a little direct light to germinate properly. Do not cover more than the recommended sowing depth mentioned above.

Sow for seedlings in March–April or directly after mid-May. Undemanding about soil and tolerates drought; remove spent flowers.

Flowering and uses

Ideal for borders, balcony boxes and between vegetables as natural protection.

Frequently asked questions

When should French Marigold Boy Harmony be sown?

The recommended sowing months are February and March. Sowing method: seedlings or direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 115–156 seeds, pack size 0.4 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 82%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

How quickly do tagetes flower?

About 8–10 weeks after sowing; flowers continuously until the first frosts.

Is it suitable for a balcony?

Yes – the low-growing varieties are ideal for window boxes and pots in the sun.