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Tagetes patula 'Mr Majestic' (French marigold 'Mr Majestic')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.25m
Max height
Max height
0.25m
Max spread
Max spread
1 year
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Tagetes patula 'Mr Majestic'
Other names
French marigold 'Mr Majestic'
Genus
Tagetes Tagetes
Variety or Cultivar
'Mr Majestic' _ 'Mr Majestic' is a compact, tender, bushy annual with pinnate leaves divided into toothed, linear or narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaflets and, from late spring into autumn, dark red flowers variably striped golden-yellow.
Tagetes patula 'Mr Majestic' is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
Toxicity
Leaves may irritate skin.
Flower
Golden-yellow, Dark-red, Striped in Spring; Dark-red, Striped, Golden-yellow in Summer; Golden-yellow, Dark-red, Striped in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage more flowers.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Tagetes patula 'Mr Majestic' (French marigold 'Mr Majestic') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.25m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Garden edging, Gravel, Mediterranean, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in light, free-draining soil in full sun. Flowerheads can rot in very wet weather.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
Good with Ageratum and Salvia.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Tagetes patula 'Mr Majestic'
Other names
French marigold 'Mr Majestic'
Genus
Tagetes Tagetes
Variety or Cultivar
'Mr Majestic' _ 'Mr Majestic' is a compact, tender, bushy annual with pinnate leaves divided into toothed, linear or narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaflets and, from late spring into autumn, dark red flowers variably striped golden-yellow.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
Toxicity
Leaves may irritate skin.
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Colour
Flower
Golden-yellow, Dark-red, Striped in Spring; Dark-red, Striped, Golden-yellow in Summer; Golden-yellow, Dark-red, Striped in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage more flowers.
Propagation methods
Seed
Monthly care advice
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Where to grow
Tagetes patula 'Mr Majestic' (French marigold 'Mr Majestic') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.25m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Garden edging, Gravel, Mediterranean, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in light, free-draining soil in full sun. Flowerheads can rot in very wet weather.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
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COMPANION PLANTS
Good with Ageratum and Salvia.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
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