French Marigold 'Hot Pak Spry' | Tagetes Patula (Dwarf French Marigold)
Product details
| Management number | 250685102 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$15.98 | Model Number | 250685102 | ||
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A bold and cheerful dwarf marigold bred to thrive in hot, dry summer conditions, making it ideal for Cape Town’s warm Mediterranean climate. The ‘Spry’ colour selection features striking deep mahogany-red petals with bright golden-yellow edges, creating a fiery two‑tone effect that stands out beautifully in beds, borders, and containers. Flowering from late spring through to late autumn, this compact marigold is excellent for edging, mass planting, pollinator gardens, and food‑garden companion planting.
A vibrant, heat‑loving showstopper for any sunny garden.
Why You’ll Love It
- Unique two‑tone flowers with dramatic mahogany and gold colouring.
- Heat‑tolerant and reliable throughout Cape Town’s long warm seasons.
- Naturally pest‑resistant and excellent for companion planting.
- Compact, uniform growth perfect for neat borders and bedding patterns.
- Long flowering season that keeps gardens glowing for months.
Plant & Care
Plant the Hot Pak Spry in full sun for maximum colour intensity and consistent flowering. It thrives in well‑drained soils and prefers moderate watering, avoid soggy conditions. Regular deadheading encourages a continuous flush of blooms. Feed lightly every few weeks during summer for best performance. Ideal for interplanting in vegetable gardens where it helps deter pests naturally.
Did You Know?
French marigolds are known for their ability to repel nematodes and certain harmful soil insects, making them one of the most widely used natural pest deterrents in organic gardening.
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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 |
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Shrub Cold Hardy
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