Description

Bursting with colour and garden charm, the Orange French Marigold is a compact, sun-loving annual perfect for pots, borders, and veggie beds. With bold, bright orange blooms and neat, bushy growth, it’s a South London summer staple—brilliant for cheerful planting schemes and ideal alongside tomatoes or herbs as a natural pest repellent. A hardworking beauty that brings bold colour and practical benefits.

Plants supplied in a 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: Vibrant orange


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  Flowering Period: June–October


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  Foliage: Deciduous


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  Fragrant: Yes – aromatic foliage


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  Growth Rate: Fast-growing


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  Hardiness: Half-hardy annual (treat as seasonal bedding)


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  Position: Full sun


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Neutral to slightly acidic


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  Soil Type: Loam, sand, or general compost


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  Wildlife Friendly: Attracts pollinators and deters aphids

Perfect For:

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  Pots, window boxes, and raised beds


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  Companion planting with vegetables


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  Summer colour in city gardens


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  Pollinator-friendly displays

How to Grow:

Plant in full sun and water regularly. Deadhead spent blooms to keep flowers coming, and enjoy the colour and companion planting benefits all season long.

Please note:

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