Description

Bring bold, fiery colour to your beds, borders, and containers with the ever-reliable French Marigold Bi-Colour. With vibrant blooms in rich shades of orange and deep red, this compact annual is not just a visual showstopper—it also helps deter pests, making it a brilliant companion plant for veg patches and herb gardens across South London.

Plants supplied in a 9CM growers pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 20–30cm


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  Mature Spread: 20–25cm


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  Flower Colour: Bright orange and red bi-colour


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  Flowering Period: Summer to early autumn


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  Foliage: Bushy, green and aromatic


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  Fragrant: Lightly scented foliage


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  Growth Rate: Fast-growing


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  Hardiness: Half-hardy annual (not frost tolerant)


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  Position: Full sun


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Acid to neutral


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  Soil Type: Loam, clay, sand


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  Wildlife Friendly: Attracts pollinators and deters whitefly

Perfect For:

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  Container displays and window boxes


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  Companion planting with vegetables


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  Bright summer borders


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  Pollinator-friendly gardens

How to Grow:

Plant in a sunny spot with free-draining soil. Deadhead regularly to extend flowering and water during dry spells. For best effect, plant in groups or borders for a mass of colour and natural pest control.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.