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RedCrocus 'Fireball' Dwarf French Marigold- Bright Orange Blooms, Compact, Bushy, Attracts Pollinators, Container & Garden Bed Plant, Non-Toxic, Perennial, Pet-Friendly 9" Pot (Pack of 2)

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RedCrocus 'Fireball' Dwarf French Marigold- Bright Orange Blooms, Compact, Bushy, Attracts Pollinators, Container & Garden Bed Plant, Non-Toxic, Perennial, Pet-Friendly 9" Pot (Pack of 2)

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SKU:fapa544-redcrocus

Pot Size

Fireball' Dwarf Crested French Marigold Marigold 'Fireball'

Description

A compact, vibrant annual with fiery orange blooms and lush green foliage. Perfect for adding bright color to garden beds and containers.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for borders, container gardens, and attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies to your landscape.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Tagetes patula 'Fireball'
  • Common Name: Fireball' Dwarf French Marigold
  • Size & Growth: 8-12 inches tall, compact and bushy
  • Hardiness Zones: 2-11
  • Foliage Type: Finely divided, aromatic green leaves
  • Bloom Time: Summer to Fall
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun
  • Attracts Pollinators: Yes, bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant: Yes, aromatic foliage
  • Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With: Petunias, Marigolds, Verbena

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Plant after danger of frost; space 8-12 inches apart.
  • Soil Moisture: Well-drained, moderately moist
  • Soil Type: Loamy, sandy or heavy soils with good drainage
  • Humidity: Average
  • Pruning Instructions: Deadhead regularly to promote continuous bloom
  • Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones; treat as annual in frosty areas
  • Planting Depth: 1/2 inch below soil surface
  • Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during growing season
  • Special Care: Monitor for pests such as aphids; ensure adequate watering in hot periods
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