• Signet
  • Annual
  • Red
  • Single (estimated)

Paprika

Paprika Signet Marigold

Annual signet marigold in red and yellow, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Dime-sized single flowers with deep red petals, narrow golden edges and a gold center. Grown as an annual in every zone.

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A Paprika marigold flower up close on the plant
A Paprika marigold flower up close on the plant

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Paprika marigold plants in bloom in a garden
Paprika marigold plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Signet Single
Colors
  • Red
  • Yellow
Bicolor
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
10–12 in (25–30 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
Planted as
Seed Sow indoors: 4–6 weeks before last frost
Botanical name
Tagetes tenuifolia

In the garden

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Origin

Paprika is a signet marigold with deep red petals edged in gold; John Scheepers sells it as an edible flower.

Sources

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  • A Paprika marigold flower up close on the plant
    A Paprika marigold flower up close on the plant
  • Paprika marigold plants in bloom in a garden
    Paprika marigold plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Paprika hardy in my zone?

Paprika is an annual: it flowers and sets seed in one season, so hardiness zone decides when to plant it, not whether it survives winter.

Does Paprika need full sun?

Paprika grows in full sun.

When does Paprika bloom?

Paprika blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall.

Is Paprika good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Paprika as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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A Lemon Star marigold flower up close on the plant Lemon Star Signet marigold, lemon-yellow flowers with a maroon central star on 10-18 inch mounds. SignetEarly summerMedium height
A Starfire Mix marigold flower up close on the plant Starfire Mix Tall signet marigold mix, penny-sized red, orange and gold blooms for cutting. SignetEarly summerTall

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