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Mr Fothergills Marigold (French) Honeycomb Seeds

£319
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Mr Fothergill’s Marigold (French) Honeycomb Seeds

Mr Fothergill’s Marigold (French) Honeycomb Seeds produce rich, double-crested blooms in deep red with glowing golden edges, offering a warm, eye-catching display from early summer to autumn. Compact, reliable and wonderfully vibrant, this classic French marigold variety is ideal for borders, containers and colourful summer bedding.

Key Features

  • Striking double-crested red blooms edged with golden yellow

  • Compact, uniform plants ideal for borders, beds and patio pots

  • Long flowering season with continuous colour

  • Attracts bees and supports garden biodiversity

  • Easy to grow and suitable for gardeners of all experience levels

Product Description

Marigold (French) Honeycomb is prized for its bold and distinctive colouring, with deep red petals beautifully trimmed in gold to create a warm, glowing contrast. The neat, bushy plants reach around 25cm in height, forming dense mounds that deliver structured, eye-pleasing planting whether in formal bedding schemes or relaxed cottage-style arrangements.

Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, these half-hardy annuals are both resilient and reliable. They are well-suited to a wide range of containers, edging pathways or filling summer borders, offering a dazzling display throughout the season. Their compact nature and heavy flowering habit make them particularly effective when planted en masse.

As well as offering vibrant colour, Honeycomb marigolds attract bees and other beneficial insects, helping to support a healthy garden ecosystem. They are also valued for their ability to withstand heat and dry conditions once established, making them a low-maintenance yet high-impact choice.

Specifications

  • Botanical Name: Tagetes patula

  • Plant Class: Half Hardy Annual

  • Height: 25cm / 10in

  • Position: Full Sun

  • Habit: Bushy, dwarf, ground cover

  • Colour: Red with golden edging

  • Attractive to: Bees

  • Flowering Period: June–October

Sowing & Growing Tips

  • Indoors (Feb–Apr): Sow 0.5cm deep in trays of moist compost at 15–20°C.

  • Seedlings appear in 14–21 days.

  • Transplant to other trays, spacing seedlings 5cm apart.

  • Harden off before planting outdoors in May–June, spacing 20cm apart.

  • Outdoors (Apr–May): Sow where they are to flower, 1.5cm deep in prepared soil.

  • Thin as required and water regularly until established.

Bring Warm, Glowing Colour to Your Garden

Choose Marigold (French) Honeycomb Seeds for a reliable, richly coloured summer display that brightens beds, borders and containers with ease. Perfect for creating long-lasting seasonal colour with minimal effort.

About Us

We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.

Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.

Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.

Delivery

Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!

We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.

Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.

- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.

Can someone else pick up my parcel?

Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.

Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?

No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.

Any more questions?

Visit InPost’s [help page](#) for more details or check their blog for tips and updates.

How do I track my delivery?

Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.

Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

Still have questions?

Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.

Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.