Marigold Queen Sophia Seeds (Tagetes patula) Compact French marigold with fiery red and gold blooms. Excellent for borders, pots, and pollinator gardens.

Minimum: 50+ Seeds

Fiery French Blooms for Borders, Pots, and Pollinators

Add a burst of color to your garden with Queen Sophia Marigolds (Tagetes patula), a classic French heirloom known for its bold red petals edged in glowing gold. This compact, bushy variety produces masses of long-lasting, ruffled blooms that light up borders, containers, and pollinator beds. With its easy care and reliable performance, Queen Sophia is perfect for gardeners of all levels.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It:

• Striking red and gold bicolor blooms

• Compact, tidy growth habit

• Long-lasting flowers from summer to frost

• Attracts bees and beneficial insects

• Easy to grow and highly adaptable

🌸 Perfect For:

• Edging flower beds and walkways

• Container gardens and patio pots

• Pollinator patches and companion planting

• Natural pest deterrent in vegetable gardens

• Children's gardens and beginner-friendly spaces

🐝 Additional Benefits:

• Helps deter aphids, nematodes, and whiteflies

• Great companion for tomatoes, peppers, and herbs

• Low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

• Adds cheerful color to garden designs

📖 Planting & Growing Info:

• Botanical Name: Tagetes patula

• Life Cycle: Annual

• Height: 10–12 inches

• Light Needs: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-drained

• Days to Maturity: 50–60 days

• Sowing: Direct sow after last frost or start indoors

• Spacing: 8–10 inches apart

🌼 Growing Tips:

• Deadhead regularly to extend bloom season

• Prefers sunny locations with good airflow

• Water at the base to avoid leaf spots

• Plant near vegetables to support natural pest control

Bring vivid color, beneficial bugs, and natural pest protection to your garden with Queen Sophia Marigold Seeds—a true favorite for beauty and function.