Latin Name: Tagetes patula Flamenco

TheMarigold Dwarf Double Flamencois acompact, flamboyant annualprized for itsruffled, bicolor bloomsandlong-lasting color. Reaching1012 inches (2530 cm) tall, its ideal forborders, containers, and mass plantings.

This French marigold dazzles with23 inch (57 cm) fully double flowersinstriking red-and-yellow combinations, resemblingflamenco dancer skirts. Thecrested, layered petalsbloom profusely fromearly summer to frost, witharomatic, fern-like foliagethat deters pests.

Thriving infull sunandwell-draining soil, itsheat-tolerantanddrought-resistantonce established. Itsvigorous growthanddisease resistancemake it low-maintenance.

Perfect forcottage gardens or fiery fall displays, pair it withblue lobelia, white zinnias, or purple verbenafor bold contrast.