• French
  • Annual
  • Yellow
  • Double

Petite

Petite Mix

Annual french marigold in yellow and orange, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Double blooms in gold, orange and yellow, with some bicolors. Grown as an annual in every zone.

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

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Petite marigold plants in bloom in a garden
Petite marigold plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
French Double
Colors
  • Yellow
  • Orange
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 60–70 days from sowing
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
6–12 in (15–30 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
Planted as
Seed Sow indoors: 4–8 weeks before last frost
Botanical name
Tagetes patula

In the garden

  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Pinetree Garden Seeds sells it as a French double petite type with mounded plants.

Sources

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All photos

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

Questions

Is Petite hardy in my zone?

Petite 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 Petite need full sun?

Petite grows in full sun.

When does Petite bloom?

Petite blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall, about 60–70 days from sowing.

Is Petite good for cutting?

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

See also

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A Bonanza marigold flower up close on the plant Bonanza Compact French marigold series with double crested blooms on 6 to 10-inch plants. FrenchEarly summerCompact
A Mr. Majestic marigold flower up close on the plant Mr. Majestic Dwarf French marigold with single blooms striped mahogany and gold. FrenchEarly summerCompact
A Queen Sophia marigold flower up close on the plant Queen Sophia French marigold with fully double mahogany-red blooms edged in gold. FrenchEarly summerCompact
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. FrenchEarly summerCompact

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A Discovery marigold flower up close on the plant Discovery Dwarf African marigold with 2 to 3 inch double orange and yellow blooms. AfricanEarly summerCompact
A Inca II marigold flower up close on the plant Inca II Compact F1 African marigold with 4 to 5 inch double blooms in yellow, gold and orange. AfricanEarly summerMedium height
A Antigua marigold flower up close on the plant Antigua Compact F1 African marigold with 3-inch double blooms in yellow, gold and orange. AfricanEarly summerMedium height
A Boy O Boy marigold flower up close on the plant Boy O Boy Dwarf crested French marigold mix on 8-inch plants. FrenchEarly summerCompact

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