Sparky French Marigold Mix

Garden Seeds

Few flowers work harder in the garden than marigolds. Sparky French Marigold Mix produces compact, bushy plants covered in fiery shades of yellow, orange, and red, bringing color to garden beds while fitting easily between vegetables, herbs, and other flowers.

Growing about a foot tall, these marigolds are especially useful along borders, in containers, or tucked throughout the garden. The blooms attract bees and butterflies, and their long flowering season keeps the garden colorful from early summer into fall. Regular deadheading encourages even more flowers.

Easy to grow and naturally compact, Sparky is a great choice for companion gardens where every plant has a purpose. Plant them among vegetables and herbs, around the edges of raised beds, or anywhere the garden could use another layer of color and life.

Planting Tips

• Start: Direct sow in spring, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before your last frost
• Depth: Sow just below the soil surface
• Spacing: 8–12″ apart
• Germination: 5–10 days around 70°F
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Average, well-draining soil

Plant Care

Keep soil lightly moist while seeds germinate and water young plants until established. Mature plants tolerate some drought, though occasional watering during dry periods encourages more blooms. Pinch young plants back for bushier growth and deadhead spent flowers to keep them blooming throughout the season.