{"product_id":"strawberry-blonde-marigold-seeds-tagetes-patula","title":"Strawberry Blonde Marigold Seeds — Tagetes patula","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Marigold That Broke the Mould\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eForget everything you thought you knew about marigolds. \u003cstrong\u003eStrawberry Blonde\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eTagetes patula\u003c\/em\u003e) is a French Marigold unlike any other — its blooms open in a warm, blushing mix of strawberry pink, soft apricot, cream, and golden yellow, with petals that deepen and shift in colour as the flower matures. The effect is soft, romantic, and utterly charming — a world away from the bold oranges and yellows of traditional marigolds. Compact and bushy, it's perfect for borders, pots, and edging, and it flowers its heart out all summer long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍓 \u003cstrong\u003eUnique strawberry-blonde colouring\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft pinks, apricots, creams, and golds that shift beautifully as blooms mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy\u003c\/strong\u003e — grows to just 20–23 cm tall and wide, perfect for pots, borders, and edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌞 \u003cstrong\u003eProlific bloomer\u003c\/strong\u003e — flowers continuously from early summer right through to the first frosts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003ePollinator friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — bees and hoverflies love the open, accessible blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast-germinating and low-maintenance, great for beginners and experienced gardeners alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🦪 \u003cstrong\u003eNatural pest deterrent\u003c\/strong\u003e — marigolds are well known for deterring aphids and whitefly when planted near vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow indoors from August onwards, or direct sow once all frost risk has passed from October. Strawberry Blonde germinates quickly in warm conditions — usually within 5–7 days. Transplant or thin to 20–25 cm apart in a sunny position with well-drained soil. Deadhead regularly to keep the blooms coming all season. An excellent companion plant for vegetable gardens, and stunning massed in pots or along path edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e15 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Strawberry Blonde Marigold (\u003cem\u003eTagetes patula\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45357207584837,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/strawberry-blonde-marigold-with-reference.png?v=1784157451","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/strawberry-blonde-marigold-seeds-tagetes-patula","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}