Hot Pak™ Gold French Marigold

Hot Pak™ Gold is a mounded, extra-dwarf French marigold that flowers through spring and summer. Its PAS1077384 patent describes yellow ray florets with mahogany/orange markings and yellow-orange disk florets, so the flowers bring a warm bicolor effect rather than a plain gold tone. [PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/040806965002119/french-marigold-hot-pak-gold/) [U.S. patent 9,320,212](https://patents.google.com/patent/US9320212B1/en) ## Garden Use Plants grow about 6–7 inches tall and 6–8 inches wide. Use them in a sunny border or edging, in containers, or in repeated mass plantings. PanAmerican describes the Hot Pak series as selected for continuing summer bloom under high temperature and humidity while maintaining a compact habit. [2026–27 PanAmerican Seed catalog](https://catalog.panamseed.com/view/445948364/70/) [Ball Seed](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo?phid=040806965002119) ## Growing Conditions Give the plants full sun or part shade and average, well-drained soil that stays evenly moist. Ball rates water need as medium. French marigolds attract pollinators and have fragrant flowers and foliage; deer resistance and drought tolerance after establishment are noted for the species. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/tagetes-patula/) ## Maintenance Water regularly as young roots establish and during extended dry weather. Containers need more frequent checks in warm weather; ensure they drain well. Remove faded blooms to support continued flowering and keep the planting tidy.