marigold seed planting depth Queen Sophie Marigold Seeds (Organic)

marigold seed planting depth Queen Sophie Marigold Seeds (Organic)Bring a little royal flair to your flower beds with Tagetes patula Queen Sophie, a compact French marigold that lights up the garden with deep orange red blooms edged in gleaming gold. The fully double, ruffled flowers sit neatly above tidy, bushy plants about 1012" tall, creating a low, colorful border that looks just as at home in a vegetable patch as it does in a front yard flower bed or patio container. Blooming steadily from early summer right up

Bring a little royal flair to your flower beds with Tagetes patula ‘Queen Sophie’, a compact French marigold that lights up the garden with deep orange-red blooms edged in gleaming gold. The fully double, ruffled flowers sit neatly above tidy, bushy plants about 10–12" tall, creating a low, colorful border that looks just as at home in a vegetable patch as it does in a front-yard flower bed or patio container. Blooming steadily from early summer right up to frost, Queen Sophie is an easy-care choice for nonstop color all season long.

The warm, sunset tones of Queen Sophie make an effortless backdrop for herbs, greens, and late-season crops. Plant a drift along walkways or tuck a few starts into containers for cheerful bouquets within arm’s reach. The fragrant, finely cut foliage and nectar-rich flowers help attract pollinators and beneficial insects like hoverflies, while the strong marigold scent can help confuse and deter certain garden pests. It’s a lovely way to add beauty and a bit of natural pest support to an organic garden.

In the kitchen, the petals can be used as an edible garnish, lending a floral, slightly citrusy note to salads, desserts, and rice dishes. Fresh or dried, they can even be used as a natural dye to add golden color to homemade projects. Whether you’re planting a cutting garden, edging a veggie bed, or filling a few window boxes, Queen Sophie offers a generous blend of charm, resilience, and practical garden value.

Did You Know? Queen Sophie is an award-winning French marigold variety that has been treasured for decades for its dependable performance, long bloom season, and richly colored, bi-colored petals that seem to glow in evening light.

Product Features:

• Compact French marigold plants, about 10–12" tall, ideal for borders and containers
• Fully double, ruffled blooms in deep orange-red with bright golden edges
• Long flowering season from summer until frost with regular deadheading
• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, supporting a healthy organic garden
• Edible petals for colorful garnishes and simple home herbal projects
• Excellent companion plant for vegetable beds and mixed plantings
• Seeds per pack: 1/32 oz