Dwarf marigold varieties

Dwarf marigolds are the varieties we record with an average height under 30 cm (about 1 foot), taken from the midpoint of the height range. Clemson Cooperative Extension gives French marigolds 6 to 18 inches, so many of them fall here. The table below compares every variety we list side by side.

Varieties
17
Height
6–12 in (15–30 cm)
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone
Form

14 French

2 African

1 Signet

Compare all 17 side by side

All 17 dwarf marigold varieties

A Bonanza marigold flower up close on the plant Bonanza Compact French marigold series with double crested blooms on 6 to 10-inch plants. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall6–10 in (15–25 cm)French
A Boy O Boy marigold flower up close on the plant Boy O Boy Dwarf crested French marigold mix on 8-inch plants. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall8 in (20 cm)French
A Disco marigold flower up close on the plant Disco Dwarf French marigold mix with single 2-inch blooms in warm colors. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall8–10 in (20–25 cm)French
A Discovery marigold flower up close on the plant Discovery Dwarf African marigold with 2 to 3 inch double orange and yellow blooms. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall8–10 in (20–25 cm)African
A Durango marigold flower up close on the plant Durango Compact French marigold series with 2 to 2.5-inch blooms on 8 to 12-inch plants. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall8–12 in (20–30 cm)French
A Janie marigold flower up close on the plant Janie Dwarf French marigold series with double 1 to 2-inch blooms on 8 to 10-inch plants. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall8–10 in (20–25 cm)French
A Lemon Drop marigold flower up close on the plant Lemon Drop Compact French marigold with 1-inch double lemon-yellow flowers, under 12 inches tall. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 6–12 in (15–30 cm) (estimated) French
A Mr. Majestic marigold flower up close on the plant Mr. Majestic Dwarf French marigold with single blooms striped mahogany and gold. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall9–12 in (23–30 cm)French
A Naughty Marietta marigold flower up close on the plant Naughty Marietta Short French marigold with single deep yellow blooms marked maroon. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 8–12 in (20–30 cm) (estimated) French
A Paprika marigold flower up close on the plant Paprika Signet marigold, dime-sized deep red flowers edged gold on 10-12 inch mounds. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall10–12 in (25–30 cm)Signet
A Petite marigold flower up close on the plant Petite Dwarf French marigold mix with double gold, orange and yellow blooms. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall6–12 in (15–30 cm)French
A Queen Sophia marigold flower up close on the plant Queen Sophia French marigold with fully double mahogany-red blooms edged in gold. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall10–12 in (25–30 cm)French
A Red Cherry marigold flower up close on the plant Red Cherry Compact French marigold with deep red petals backed in yellow. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall6–10 in (15–25 cm)French
A Sparky Mix marigold flower up close on the plant Sparky Mix Open-pollinated French marigold mix, double yellow to red flowers on 10-12 inch plants. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall10–12 in (25–30 cm)French
A Strawberry Blonde marigold flower up close on the plant Strawberry Blonde Dwarf French marigold with double blooms that shift from red to apricot and peach. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall8–10 in (20–25 cm)French
A Super Hero marigold flower up close on the plant Super Hero Dwarf French marigold mixture with densely double 2-inch blooms on 10 to 12-inch plants. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall10–12 in (25–30 cm)French
A Taishan marigold flower up close on the plant Taishan Dwarf African marigold with 3 to 4 inch blooms in yellow, gold and orange. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall10–12 in (25–30 cm)African

How to choose

  1. Check the Height column for edging, window boxes and pots.

  2. Compare the Form column. Low plants come from the French and signet groups and from compact African series.

  3. Plan to deadhead. Clemson Cooperative Extension advises removing old flowers as they fade for continued bloom.

Compare side by side

Color Sunlight
Bonanza French 6–10 in (15–25 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Boy O Boy French 8 in (20 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Disco French 8–10 in (20–25 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Discovery African 8–10 in (20–25 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Durango French 8–12 in (20–30 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall (estimated) Full sun
Janie French 8–10 in (20–25 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Lemon Drop French 6–12 in (15–30 cm) (estimated) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Mr. Majestic French 9–12 in (23–30 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Naughty Marietta French 8–12 in (20–30 cm) (estimated) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Paprika Signet 10–12 in (25–30 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Petite French 6–12 in (15–30 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Queen Sophia French 10–12 in (25–30 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Red Cherry French 6–10 in (15–25 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Sparky Mix French 10–12 in (25–30 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Strawberry Blonde French 8–10 in (20–25 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Super Hero French 10–12 in (25–30 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Taishan African 10–12 in (25–30 cm) – Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun

Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.

Frequently asked questions

Can dwarf marigolds grow in containers?

NC State Extension lists containers, borders and mass plantings among the uses for marigolds.

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