Marigolds - Durango Red

Plant name: Marigolds – Durango Red

Scientific name: Tagetes patula ‘Durango Red’

Plant description:
Durango Red is a compact French marigold selected for its bold flower color, uniform branching, and strong garden performance. This variety forms a dense, mounded plant with sturdy stems that support continuous blooms throughout the growing season. It is widely used in bedding displays, edging, and container plantings due to its consistent growth and vibrant color impact.

Flower description:
Flowers are fully double and rich red with warm mahogany tones and subtle golden highlights near the center. Blooms typically measure 2–3 inches across and are produced freely from late spring until frost. Regular removal of spent flowers promotes continued bloom production.

Leaf description:
Foliage is finely divided, fern-like, and medium green. Leaves carry the characteristic marigold scent and provide a textured contrast to the deep red blooms. The compact leaf structure supports a tidy, well-filled plant.

Deciduous or evergreen:
Annual

USDA grow zones:
Grown as an annual in all USDA zones

Mature height and width:
Typically 10–12 inches tall and 8–10 inches wide, forming a compact, rounded mound

Landscape uses:
Suitable for flower beds, borders, mass plantings, and containers. Effective as edging along walkways and in vegetable gardens as a companion plant. The saturated red tones provide strong contrast in mixed annual displays.

Native range:
Species native to Mexico and Central America; ‘Durango Red’ is a cultivated variety

Sun exposure:
Full sun is required for strong flowering and compact growth. Insufficient light may result in reduced bloom production and elongated stems.

Water requirements:
Water regularly during establishment. Once established, allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid consistently wet conditions, as excessive moisture can lead to root problems.

Pests and problems:
Generally low maintenance. May occasionally attract aphids or spider mites, particularly in stressed conditions. Fungal issues can occur in poorly drained soil or overcrowded plantings. Proper spacing improves airflow and reduces disease risk.

Heat and sun tolerance:
Performs well in warm weather and tolerates direct sunlight. Consistent moisture supports bloom production during extended heat.

Cold tolerance:
Sensitive to frost. Growth slows in cool weather, and plants will decline when exposed to freezing temperatures.

Growing tips:
Plant in well-drained soil and provide adequate spacing to encourage airflow. Deadhead regularly to maintain a steady display of flowers. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilization, which promotes foliage at the expense of blooms. Light feeding during active growth supports balanced development and extended flowering.

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California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

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Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

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Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

, Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

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Texas: Juglans spp. 

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