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French Marigolds
Tagetes patula

Seed Count: 293 to 350 seeds per gram (2.857 to 3.413 g/Ms) Bodger offers de-tailed and film coated seed on the Safari™, Little Hero?, Hero? and Disco™ Series.
 
Disco™ Series
Bred by Bodger. Single flowered Discos™ were developed for earliness in the greenhouse and excellent outdoor performance. Many consumers find them to be unique and as such, may be an impulse item. All colors are free flowering and have good rain tolerance. Flower size: 5 cm (2 in.) Garden height: 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10 in.), except for Flame (see below).


P616-0 Flame
The best pack performing single marigold we've seen. Red petals with yellow picotee. #8900302. Garden height: 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in.)

P617-1 Golden Yellow
Clear golden yellow. #8800096.

P623-0 Granada
Orange with red blotches at each petal’s base.

P618-0 Marietta
Golden yellow with mahogany blotches at each petal’s base

P625-0 Mix
Formula blend. Bright colors when compared to other single mixtures.

P619-1 Orange
Pure orange and large flowered #8800094.

P621-0 Queen
Similar to Flame, but with golden picotee rather than yellow. Not available in Eurpoe.

P620-0 Red


P622-1 Yellow
Excellent, bright yellow.
   


Hero Series
Bred by Bodger. The Heroes are noted for their earliness and abundant flowering. Their flower diameter equals that of the largest French Marigolds: 5 to 6.5cm (2 to 2-1/2in.) All the Heroes are highly recommended for flat, pot and garden performance. Garden height: 20 to 25cm (8 to 10in.)


P612-0 Bee
Brilliant yellow with red stripes. PVP pending

P606 -1 Flame
Red and orange bicolor Fleuroselect Novelty. #8800098.

P607-0 Gold
Bright gold. Fleuroselect Novelty. #8800099

P608-0 Harmony
Maroon with an orange crest. #8800097
P615-0 Mix
Bright formula blend

P609-1 Orange
Deep orange. Fleuroselect Novelty. #8900303

P613-0 Spry
Deep mahogany red with yellow crest. PVP Pending.

P611-3 Yellow
Deep yellow. Flowers are larger than other crested yellow marigolds. #8800100. Very good in packs and out of doors.


Little Hero Series
Bred by Bodger. Bodger’s earliest and most compact French marigold! These two characteristics make them a superior choice for southern growers who find it difficult to hold plants for extended periods of time due to heat and/or humidity. This also makes them a solid choice for late season sowings elsewhere. The series flowers in 5 to 6 weeks from seed in our trials. Large flowers on compact plants. Flower size 4 to 6 cm (1 3/4 to 2-1/2 in.) Garden height: 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in.)

P645-0 Fire
Brilliant yellow with red stripes. PVP pending
P646-0 Flame
Red and orange bicolor #9200236
P647-0 Gold
Bright gold.
P648-0 Harmony
Maroon with an orange crest.
P655-0 Mix
Bright formula blend.
P649-0 Orange
Deep orange #9200237
P650-0 Spry
Deep mahogany red with yellow crest.
P652-1 Yellow
Deep yellow. Flowers are large and color quality is excellent on this variety. #9200238


Safari™ Series
Bred by Bodger. The Safaris combine two of the most sought after qualities for bedding plant Marigolds, earliness and flower size, thus yielding the premier and best selling anemone-flowered series on the market. They are also improved for doubleness on the first flower. Their garden and greenhouse performance is unsurpassed. Garden height: 20 to 25cm (8 to 10in.)


P630-0 Bolero
Orange w/variable red markings. PVP Pending

P631-0 Gold
Pure gold
P639-0 Mix
Formula mix of above colors

P633-0 Orange
Medium orange

P636-0 Primrose
Light yellow. PVP pending

P634-1 Queen
Red flowers dusted with orange

P632-0 Red
The truest red available

P635-0 Scarlet
Scarlet flowers dusted with yellow. PVP pending

P637-0 Tangerine
More intense orange than Orange Medal Winner. PVP #9200043

P638-0 Yellow
Pure yellow #8900304

P644-0 Yellow Fire
A must have... unique! Yellow w/red markings at each petal’s base.
 


Sophia Series
Bred by Gaboriau. An All American Selections winner, 1979 and a 1978 Fleuroselect Novelty. AAS All-Time Winner. Flower size: 6 to 8cm (2-1/2 to 3in.) Garden height: 20 to 25cm (8 to 10in.)

P605-0 Mixture

P602-0 Queen Sophia?
Russet-red edged with golden bronze. RHS Highly Commended in 1983.
  


3085 Brocade Mix
Dwarf, bright and lively mixture of red, gold and yellow bicolors.
3038 Harlequin
Very striking. Single, mahogany flowers with a stripe of gold down the length of the center of each petal. Can be used as cut flowers. Flower diameter: 5 cm (2 in.) Garden height: 120cm (48 in.)
3170 Petite Mix
Dwarf mixture of the crested French Marigolds. Not recommended for professional grower use. Garden height: 25 to 30cm (10 to 12 in.)
3168 Petite Yellow
Bright yellow. Height: 30 to 35cm (12 to 14in.)
3090 Sparky Mix
Bodger’s specially selected dwarf field grown mix. Not recommended for professional grower use. Garden height: 30 to 35cm (12 to 14in.)
   
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