Strawberry Blonde French Marigold

Strawberry Blonde is a compact French marigold valued for flowers that shift among warm shades as they mature. PanAmerican Seed identifies it as Tagetes patula and describes a mounded plant with an 8–10 inch height and spread; flower color changes with growing temperature. ## Growing conditions Grow in sun in well-drained soil, spacing plants so air can move through the rounded foliage. The cultivar’s 8–10 inch garden size suits edging, containers, and the front of a flower bed, where the changing bloom colors can be seen up close. ## Seasonal display PanAmerican lists a flowering season from early spring through winter. The cultivar is grown for multicolored flowers and a long seasonal display. Flower color changes with temperature, so the plant can look different across the season and between gardens. ## Maintenance Water during establishment and extended dry spells, while allowing excess water to drain. Remove faded blooms if you prefer a cleaner appearance. [PanAmerican Seed: Strawberry Blonde](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/040800001032961/french-marigold-strawberry-blonde/) provides cultivar size and color details; [US Patent 10,750,692](https://patents.google.com/patent/US10750692B2/en) records the related pigment-breeding patent.