Konstance Marigold is a hybrid cross between French and African marigolds that delivers compact, uniform blooms in just 56 to 70 days from seed. This cultivar thrives across hardiness zones 2 through 11, making it one of the most adaptable marigolds for gardeners in nearly every climate. Standing just 14 inches tall and equally wide, it produces cheerful summer-to-fall flowers while shrugging off drought and deer browsing with ease. Its pollinator-attracting blooms and tidy habit make it a reliable performer for borders, containers, and mixed gardens.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
14in H x 14in W
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Konstance Marigold bridges the gap between French and African marigold types, offering the vigor of hybrid genetics in a perfectly controlled package. It germinates quickly at 70 to 80°F and blooms within two months, rewarding quick growers with color fast. The compact 14-by-14-inch footprint and low maintenance demands mean even tight spaces and forgetful gardeners can succeed. Its natural resistance to deer and ability to tolerate drought once established frees you from constant babysitting.
Konstance Marigold is grown primarily as an ornamental flower for garden beds, borders, and container plantings. Its compact size and dense bloom habit make it especially valuable for filling gaps in mixed borders or creating uniform color blocks in formal garden designs. The bright summer-to-fall blooms attract pollinators, making it useful in gardens designed to support bees and butterflies.
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Sow seeds 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date, keeping soil at 65 to 75°F for steady germination. Sow seeds thinly and just barely cover them with soil. Seedlings should emerge in 7 to 21 days.
Transplant outdoors after your last frost date once seedlings have developed their first true leaves. Harden off by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before final planting.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date. Just cover seeds lightly with soil and keep the area consistently moist until seedlings emerge.
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