Dainty Marietta Heirloom Seeds (Tagetes patula) – Classic French Marigold with Golden Blooms & Bold Charm – Easy, Hardy & Pollinator-Friendly

Minimum: 50+ Seeds

Classic French Marigold with Golden Blooms & Bold Charm – Easy, Hardy & Pollinator-Friendly

Bring a burst of golden sunshine to your garden beds, borders, and containers with Dainty Marietta, a beloved French marigold heirloom known for its cheerful yellow petals accented by deep maroon centers. These compact, easy-to-grow plants bloom vigorously from early summer until frost, attracting bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects with their nectar-rich flowers.

Perfect for beginner and seasoned gardeners alike, Tagetes patula thrives in a wide range of soils and is ideal for pollinator gardens, companion planting, and natural pest control. Whether you're edging a vegetable patch or lighting up a walkway, Dainty Marietta adds reliable color and classic cottage-garden flair.

✨ Why Grow Dainty Marietta?

• Heirloom beauty – Passed down through generations, offering a vintage garden look

• Edible flowers – Add color to salads or desserts (use sparingly and organically grown only)

• Natural pest repellent – Helps deter nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies

• Pollinator magnet – A favorite among bees and butterflies

• Long blooming season – Continuous color from summer to frost

• Perfect for borders & pots – Neat, mounded growth habit stays compact

🌿 Growing Tips:

• Seed Depth: ¼ inch

• Spacing: 8–12 inches apart

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours)

• Germination: 5–10 days

• Maturity: Blooms in ~50–60 days

• Height: 10–12 inches

• Soil: Well-drained, average to rich soil

• Watering: Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings

Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks early. Deadhead regularly to encourage non-stop blooms.

🌎 Great For:

• Urban gardens

• Companion planting in vegetable beds

• Children's gardens (safe & fun to grow)

• Low-maintenance flower beds

• Patio pots & window boxes

• Bee & butterfly gardens

🌻 Companion Planting:

French marigolds like Dainty Marietta are ideal companions for tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and squash, repelling pests while enhancing the visual appeal of your garden rows.

✨ Heirloom History:

Marigolds have been a garden favorite for centuries, treasured for their cheerful disposition, fast bloom cycle, and useful properties. Dainty Marietta is one of the most enduring French marigold cultivars—a symbol of tradition and dependable performance.

Brighten your garden with this compact powerhouse of color, charm, and garden usefulness.
Dainty Marietta: timeless beauty, modern benefits.