Marigold (French) Dwarf Double Mixed

Marigold (French) Dwarf Double Mixed

Marigold (French) Dwarf Double Mixed is a compact, bushy annual flower (Tagetes patula) that produces vibrant, fully double blooms in a mix of yellow, orange, red, and mahogany shades. It is easy to grow, flowers continuously from early summer until the first frost, and is ideal for borders, flower beds, pots, and containers. French marigolds also help attract pollinators and may deter some garden pests.

Height: 20–30 cm
Spread: 20–25 cm
Flowering: June to October (UK)

नेपाली विवरण

फ्रेन्च ड्वार्फ डबल मिक्स्ड मेरीगोल्ड (गाँदाफूल) (Tagetes patula) सानो आकारको, धेरै हाँगा फैलिने र आकर्षक वार्षिक फूल हो। यसमा पहेंलो, सुन्तला, रातो र गाढा महरुन रंगका घना (डबल) फूलहरू फुल्छन्। यो गमला, बगैंचाको किनारा, फूलको बेड तथा सजावटका लागि उत्कृष्ट हुन्छ। यसले मौरी तथा अन्य परागसेचन गर्ने कीराहरूलाई आकर्षित गर्छ र केही हानिकारक कीराहरूलाई टाढा राख्न पनि मद्दत गर्न सक्छ।

उचाइ: २०–३० से.मी.
फैलावट: २०–२५ से.मी.
फूल फुल्ने समय (बेलायत): जुनदेखि अक्टोबरसम्म

Growing in the UK

• Sowing time: Indoors from March–April, or outdoors after the last frost in May.
• Location: Full sun (at least 6 hours of sunlight daily).
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil.
• Spacing: Plant 20–25 cm apart.
• Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during flowering.
• Deadheading: Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.
• Frost: Not frost-hardy; protect from frost and plant outside only after the danger of frost has passed.

With proper care, French Dwarf Double Mixed marigolds will provide colourful blooms throughout the UK summer and into autumn.