Overview
Tagetes patula 'Scarlet Sophie' is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Tagetes, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5 m tall and 0.5 m wide. Tagetes patula 'Scarlet Sophie' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, low maintenance, cut flowers and flower borders and beds. It is native to Nicaragua and Mexico.
About
Tagetes patula, the French marigold, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Mexico and Guatemala with several naturalised populations in many other countries. It is widely cultivated as an easily grown bedding plant with hundreds of cultivars, which often have bright yellow to orange flowers.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tagetes
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Tagetes patula 'Scarlet Sophie' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial, Bedding
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5 m
- Spread
- 0.5 m
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Low Maintenance, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- Nicaragua, Mexico
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tagetes patula 'Scarlet Sophie'
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tagetes patula 'Scarlet Sophie'?
Tagetes patula 'Scarlet Sophie' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tagetes patula 'Scarlet Sophie' need?
Tagetes patula 'Scarlet Sophie' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How big does Tagetes patula 'Scarlet Sophie' grow?
Tagetes patula 'Scarlet Sophie' reaches a height of 0.5 m and a spread of 0.5 m.
Is Tagetes patula 'Scarlet Sophie' hardy in the UK?
Tagetes patula 'Scarlet Sophie' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Tagetes patula 'Scarlet Sophie'?
Seed.
More in the Tagetes genus
- Tagetesmarigold
- Tagetes elliptica
- Tagetes erecta 'Bali Yellow' (Bali Series)
- Tagetes erecta 'Bindi'
- Tagetes erecta 'Cheerleader Orange' (Cheerleader Series)
- Tagetes erecta 'Discovery Yellow' (Discovery Series)
- Tagetes erecta 'Doubloon' (Gold Coins Series)
- Tagetes erecta 'Garuda Deep Gold' (Garuda Series)