The Marigold 'Strawberry Blonde' (Tagetes patula) is a unique French marigold, recognized for its flowers with changing hues, transitioning from strawberry pink to salmon, apricot, and soft yellow depending on the temperature.
The cooler it is, the more pronounced the pink tones. In hot weather, the flowers tend more towards golden apricot. This evolving effect makes it a very decorative and original variety for flowerbeds.
It forms a compact and well-branched plant, perfect for flowerbeds, borders, and pots in full sun. It blooms abundantly from early summer until the first frosts.
It prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil. Heat-tolerant, it is easy to maintain.
The flowers are visited by pollinators, especially bees.
Botanical name: Tagetes patula 'Strawberry Blonde'
Type: Flowering Annual
Flowering: June until frost
Flower color: Strawberry pink to golden apricot (evolving color)
Height: 20 to 30 cm
Width: 20 to 30 cm
Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Moderate
Use: Flowerbeds, borders, pots
The Marigold 'Strawberry Blonde' is ideal for those looking for an original annual with evolving colors, perfect for creating a unique effect in summer arrangements in Quebec.