Marigolds - Durango Red

Marigold ‘Durango Red’ — French Marigold — Plant Description

Plant Summary
Marigold ‘Durango Red’ (Tagetes patula ‘Durango Red’) is a compact flowering annual known for its deep red to mahogany blooms, strong branching habit, and reliable warm-season performance. Gardeners researching how to grow Marigold ‘Durango Red’ should provide full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate moisture. Under proper Marigold ‘Durango Red’ care and Marigold ‘Durango Red’ growing conditions, plants produce continuous blooms from spring through frost with excellent heat tolerance.

Key Plant Facts
Height: 10–12 inches
Width: 10–12 inches
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Annual or Perennial: Annual

Bloom Season or Seasonal Interest
Produces rich red to mahogany flower heads continuously from spring through frost.

Landscape Uses
Excellent for borders, containers, edging, vegetable gardens, pollinator gardens, and seasonal color plantings.

Garden Design Value
Marigold ‘Durango Red’ adds bold warm-season color and compact structure to sunny landscapes. Its rich dark blooms contrast well with bright flowering annuals and silver foliage plants.

Edible or Medicinal Uses
Primarily grown as an ornamental plant, though marigolds are sometimes used in companion planting and pollinator gardens.

Native Range
Derived from species native to Mexico and Central America.

Full Plant Description
Marigold ‘Durango Red’ forms a compact mound of green aromatic foliage topped with fully double deep red flowers often accented with warm orange or gold tones. Plants are selected for uniform growth, heavy flowering, and improved heat tolerance. This variety performs best in full sun with well-drained soil and regular deadheading. Marigold ‘Durango Red’ care includes moderate watering, occasional feeding, and removing spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Proper Marigold ‘Durango Red’ growing conditions support dense branching, stronger flowering, and season-long color.

Gardeners Also Ask

Does Marigold ‘Durango Red’ need full sun?
Yes. Full sun is required for best flowering and growth.

How large does Marigold ‘Durango Red’ grow?
Plants typically grow 10–12 inches tall and wide.

Should Marigold ‘Durango Red’ be deadheaded?
Yes. Removing spent blooms encourages continued flowering.

Is Marigold ‘Durango Red’ heat tolerant?
Yes. It performs very well during warm summer conditions.

Can Marigold ‘Durango Red’ grow in containers?
Yes. It performs very well in containers and borders.

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