Item Number: SWF3081
Organic Queen Sophie Marigold Seeds
Golden-Edged Flowers for Lasting Color
Bring a little royal flair to your flower beds with Tagetes patula ‘Queen Sophie’, a compact French marigold that lights up the garden with deep orange-red blooms edged in gleaming gold. The fully double, ruffled flowers sit neatly above tidy, bushy plants about 10–12" tall, creating a low, colorful border that looks just as at home in a vegetable patch as it does in a front-yard flower bed or patio container. Blooming steadily from early summer right up to frost, Queen Sophie is an easy-care choice for nonstop color all season long.
The warm, sunset tones of Queen Sophie make an effortless backdrop for herbs, greens, and late-season crops. Plant a drift along walkways or tuck a few starts into containers for cheerful bouquets within arm’s reach. The fragrant, finely cut foliage and nectar-rich flowers help attract pollinators and beneficial insects like hoverflies, while the strong marigold scent can help confuse and deter certain garden pests. It’s a lovely way to add beauty and a bit of natural pest support to an organic garden.
In the kitchen, the petals can be used as an edible garnish, lending a floral, slightly citrusy note to salads, desserts, and rice dishes. Fresh or dried, they can even be used as a natural dye to add golden color to homemade projects. Whether you’re planting a cutting garden, edging a veggie bed, or filling a few window boxes, Queen Sophie offers a generous blend of charm, resilience, and practical garden value.
Did You Know? Queen Sophie is an award-winning French marigold variety that has been treasured for decades for its dependable performance, long bloom season, and richly colored, bi-colored petals that seem to glow in evening light.
Product Features:
- Compact French marigold plants, about 10–12" tall, ideal for borders and containers
- Fully double, ruffled blooms in deep orange-red with bright golden edges
- Long flowering season from summer until frost with regular deadheading
- Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, supporting a healthy organic garden
- Edible petals for colorful garnishes and simple home herbal projects
- Excellent companion plant for vegetable beds and mixed plantings
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 0.02 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Attracts Beneficial Insects
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil and Water: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil and consistent moisture, with care taken to avoid waterlogged conditions that can stress roots.
Planting & Growing: Sow or transplant into warm soil after frost, then pinch or deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage branching and a continuous flush of flowers.
Harvesting & Storage: Cut fresh blooms in the cool of the morning for bouquets, or harvest petals as needed and use immediately, or dry them in a single layer in a warm, airy spot for later use.
Useful Information
Useful Information
Guarantee
Guarantee
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