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French Marigold Scarlet Sophie in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Tagetes patula 'Scarlet Sophie'

 

French Marigold 'Scarlet Sophie'

Tagetes (Marigold) plants generally have blooms that are yellow, gold or copper coloured and have daisy-like characteristics. These flowers are also able to bloom all summer long. Tagetes species grow well in almost any sort of soil. Most horticultural selections grow best in soil with good drainage. 'Scarlet Sophie' bears russet-red, gold-edged double flowers, that change to bright red as they age and mature. Butterflies and bees love them

 
plant Features
  • French Marigold Scarlet Sophie likes full sun

    Full sun

  • French Marigold Scarlet Sophie likes very little water

    Very little water

  • French Marigold Scarlet Sophie is a little frost hardy: 32f (0°c)

    A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)

  • French Marigold Scarlet Sophie likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

French Marigold 'Scarlet Sophie'

Latin name

Tagetes patula 'Scarlet Sophie'

type

Herbaceous Perennials

family

Asteraceae

ph

5.5 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    French Marigold Scarlet Sophie likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Frost

    French Marigold Scarlet Sophie is a little frost hardy: 32f (0°c)

    A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)

  • Soil

    French Marigold Scarlet Sophie likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    French Marigold Scarlet Sophie likes very little water

    Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant
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    When the plant will bloom

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown French Marigold Scarlet Sophie is 0.15meters x 0.30meters 0.15 M 0.30 M

Tagetes patula 'Scarlet Sophie'

Tagetes (Marigold) plants generally have blooms that are yellow, gold or copper coloured and have daisy-like characteristics. These flowers are also able to bloom all summer long. Tagetes species grow well in almost any sort of soil. Most horticultural selections grow best in soil with good drainage. 'Scarlet Sophie' bears russet-red, gold-edged double flowers, that change to bright red as they age and mature. Butterflies and bees love them


Flowering Marigolds

From Late Spring TO Early Autumn

These flowers will bloom in late spring and may carry on into early autumn. Your garden will transform when the brightly coloured flowers bloom.

 

Planting from Seedlings

From Mid Spring TO Late Spring

You may decide to grow the seeds inside 6 weeks prior to planting them. Once the plant has sprouted to about 2 inches tall then you may transfer them outside. These flowers need lots of sunshine so pick a sunny spot.

 
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