Fireball Dwarf Crested French Marigold

The showy, ruffled blooms of the Fireball Dwarf Crested French Marigold are bold and charming. This plant, also known as Tagetes patula 'Fireball, is unique because the flowers transition through a series of colors during their lifecycle. Blooms emerge red and transition to a fiery, bronzy orange before settling into a dark gold. Each individual flower is on its own timeline, and the plant will display various colored blooms at once. Enjoy the stunning flowers from spring through fall. Dark green, feathery foliage gives the plant a full and lush look.Marigolds are lovely in a garden bed or container. The showy blooms add color to the front of a border or mixed bed. The full form works as a filler in a container. Plant several Fireball Dwarf Crested French Marigolds for a colorful mass planting that gives the illusion of different Marigold plants due to the multi-colored flowers.Fireball Dwarf Crested French Marigold CareThe Fireball Dwarf Crested French Marigold blooms best in a sunny spot with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. Plant it in a rich, loamy soil that is moist and well drained. Keep the soil moist for consistent growth. Apply a balanced fertilizer every few weeks to support new growth.Pinch back faded flowers to encourage the plant to set more blooms. Trim leggy growth at any time or around midsummer to promote a bushy form.Fireball Dwarf Crested French Marigold SpacingFireball Dwarf Crested French Marigold plants stand 10 to 12 inches tall and 6 to 8 inches wide. Space plants 6 to 10 inches apart for a full planting.

Fireball Dwarf Crested French Marigold InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 10 - 11Plant Type: AnnualsLight Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height: 10 - 12 InchesMature Spread: 6 - 8 InchesSpacing: 6 - 10 InchesHabit: MoundedFlower Color(s): Orange, RedFlower Description: Bloom Period: Spring through FallFoliage Type: HerbaceousFoliage Color(s): GreenFoliage Description: Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall FloweringWatering: AverageResists: Deer, RabbitTolerates: Heat, DroughtAttracts: ButterfliesContainer Role: FillerUses: Borders, Combinations, ContainersFeatures: Attracts Pollinators, Cut FlowersBrand: Common Name: Fireball Dwarf Crested French MarigoldOther Name(s): MarigoldScientific Name: Tagetes patula 'Fireball'