French Marigold 'Hot Pak Mix' | Tagetes Patula
Product details
| Management number | 250683969 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$15.98 | Model Number | 250683969 | ||
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A vibrant, compact bedding marigold bred specifically for extra‑hot summer climates, making it perfectly suited to Cape Town’s long warm season. The Hot Pak Mix delivers masses of bright, cheerful blooms in shades of yellow, orange, gold, red and bicolour blends from late spring through to late autumn, keeping garden beds glowing for months. Ideal for borders, edging, containers, veggie patch companion planting, and any sunny, water‑wise space.
Why You’ll Love It
- Blooms continuously from late spring to autumn with bold, bright colours.
- Specially bred to thrive in high heat, perfect for Cape Town summers.
- Naturally pest‑resistant and excellent as a companion plant for vegetables.
- Compact and uniform, making it ideal for edging and mass planting.
- Attracts beneficial insects and adds instant, cheerful colour to any space.
Plant & Care
Plant French Marigold ‘Hot Pak Mix’ in full sun for the best flowering performance. It prefers well‑drained soil and moderate watering, avoid waterlogged conditions. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage even more blooms throughout the season. Feed every few weeks during peak summer for lush growth. Excellent as a border plant in veggie gardens where it helps deter pests naturally.
Did You Know?
Marigolds release natural compounds in their roots and foliage that help repel nematodes and common garden pests, which is why they’re a traditional favourite in organic and food‑garden companion planting.
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Tagetes Patula
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Growth Expectancy
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15-18cm H x 15-20cm W
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Position
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Sun
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| Water Smart | Semi-Water Smart |
| Indigenous | No |
Bestseller ranking
Shrub Cold Hardy
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