• French
  • Annual
  • Red
  • Double

Queen Sophia

Queen Sofia

Annual french marigold in red and yellow, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Fully double blooms about 2 inches across, mahogany-red edged with golden yellow. Grown as an annual in every zone.

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A Queen Sophia marigold flower up close on the plant
A Queen Sophia marigold flower up close on the plant

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Queen Sophia marigold plants in bloom in a garden
Queen Sophia marigold plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
French Double · 2 in (5 cm)
Colors
  • Red
  • Yellow
Bicolor
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 60 days from sowing
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
Botanical name
Tagetes patula

In the garden

  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
  • All-America Selections winner

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Origin

French marigold listed by Salt Spring Seeds as a 1979 All-America Selections winner.

Sources

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All photos

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

Questions

Is Queen Sophia hardy in my zone?

Queen Sophia 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 Queen Sophia need full sun?

Queen Sophia grows in full sun.

When does Queen Sophia bloom?

Queen Sophia blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall, about 60 days from sowing.

Is Queen Sophia good for cutting?

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

See also

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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 Petite marigold flower up close on the plant Petite Dwarf French marigold mix with double gold, orange and yellow blooms. 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 Red Gem marigold flower up close on the plant Red Gem Signet marigold with small single red edible flowers on compact mounds. SignetEarly 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
A Disco marigold flower up close on the plant Disco Dwarf French marigold mix with single 2-inch blooms in warm colors. FrenchEarly summerCompact
A Harlequin marigold flower up close on the plant Harlequin Tall heirloom French marigold with single golden-orange blooms striped mahogany. FrenchEarly summerTall

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