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  • Bouquet of orange and red Fireball marigold flowers held by a person.
  • A pot of Fireball French Marigold flowers with vibrant orange and red blooms.
  • A close up of red and orange fireball marigold flowers growing in a bush.
  • A pot of Fireball French Marigold flowers with vibrant orange and red blooms.
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French Marigold Seeds - Fireball

A fireworks show in flower form

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Tagetes patula

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Hybrid Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Mounding

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 10 to 12 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • French
  • Zowie

COLOR

  • Orange
  • Red

Highly valued for its vibrant, multicolored blooms, Fireball French Marigold is a compact, bushy annual featuring double flowers measuring up to three inches across. Initially opening in a striking red hue, these blossoms transform into fiery bronze, deep orange, and ultimately settle into a rich dark gold shade as they mature. Both the flowers and foliage emit a spicy fragrance that has been utilized as a natural pest, rabbit, and deer deterrent for generations. From spring until the onset of frost, the showy flowers generously adorn the finely divided aromatic foliage.

  • • Low-maintenance, eye-catching annual
  • • A single plant showcases four to five different colors
  • • Can handle hot and dry conditions without complaint

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 25 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Marigold Planting Guide to learn more.

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We guarantee that our seeds & bulbs will be true to type and ready to thrive. If something doesn't grow as expected, we will make it right. Questions? Call us at 855-440-2929

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    French Marigold Seeds - Fireball FAQs

    Is Fireball French Marigold resistant to animals or disease?

    Fireball French Marigold is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 6 reviews.

    Customer photo review of French Marigold Seeds - Fireball

    First time growing these and now they’re a staple. I love how they change color from yellow to orange to dark red as they mature. 100% germination. Came back to replenish my seed stash.

    Kp 5/5

    French Marigold Seeds - Fireball

    Customer photo review of French Marigold Seeds - Fireball

    I pinched mine to make them more bushy. The color is stunning. Can’t wait to see what they look like as they grow bigger. The leaves had black dots all over them so my guess is thrips but does not seem to bother the plant.

    Coco 4/5

    French Marigold Seeds - Fireball

    I planted these as direct seed, which was stated as a suitable start. Unfortunately for me I didn't have much success, I only ended up with about three blooming plants from the whole pack which was surprising considering my success with other varieties from this company. The ones that came up are beautiful! The colours are gorgeous, they certainly match the photos, and bloomed prolifically. I just wish more had come up. All of that being said, they were so beautiful I'd be willing to buy and try again.

    Kristen 3/5 Verified

    French Marigold Seeds - Fireball

    Store owner replied: Hello Kristen. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Feedback like yours is invaluable, as it helps us continually improve our products. We reached out by email previously, but wanted to make sure we gave ample opportunity to resolve this issue. Feel free to reach out by phone Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm Eastern time at 855-440-2929 or by email at service@edenbrothers.sbs. We'd love to hear from you and be able to help you further!

    Almost 100% germination, all seedlings made it to maturity. Blooms show up in six weeks. Ready to watch the rest of the show! Thanks Eden Brothers

    Dr J. 5/5 Verified

    French Marigold Seeds - Fireball

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