Red Metamorph French Marigold is a vibrant cultivar of Tagetes patula that brings bold, warm color to gardens across zones 2 through 11. Growing 24 to 36 inches tall, these flowers command attention with their distinctive red blooms, thriving in full sun with moderate water and well-balanced soil. Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost date, sowing at soil temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and you'll have flowering plants ready to transplant after frost danger passes.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
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Red Metamorph French Marigold delivers dramatic color in a classic flower form that adapts to nearly any climate zone. The tall growth habit, reaching up to three feet, makes these flowers excellent for adding vertical interest and creating bold statements in beds or borders. Starting seeds indoors gives you the best results, with germination happening reliably when soil stays warm.
French marigolds like Red Metamorph are grown primarily as ornamental flowers, adding bright color to garden beds, borders, and containers throughout the growing season. Their abundant blooms make them popular for cutting and bringing indoors to brighten living spaces.
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Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed starting mix and maintain soil temperature at 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit for reliable germination. Starting indoors is recommended for best results with this variety.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after your average last frost date when soil has warmed and frost danger has completely passed. Space plants 6 to 8 inches apart to allow for mature growth.
For direct sowing, wait 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date and sow when soil temperature reaches 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
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