{"product_id":"mr-fothergills-marigold-french-red-cherry-seeds","title":"Mr Fothergills Marigold (French) Red Cherry Seeds","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"57\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Marigold (French) Red Cherry Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"355\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Marigold (French) Red Cherry Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce stunning, crested blooms in deep mahogany-red with intricate gold edging, creating a bold and dramatic display. These compact French marigolds are ideal for adding vibrant colour to borders, beds and containers throughout the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"360\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"382\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"437\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eLarge, richly coloured red-and-gold crested blooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"498\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eCompact, bushy plants ideal for borders, tubs and edging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"553\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eEasy to grow and drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"607\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eAttracts bees and other pollinators to the garden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eLong flowering period from early summer to autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"666\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eMarigold (French) Red Cherry delivers exceptional visual impact with its velvety mahogany-red flowers trimmed with fine golden highlights. These compact plants form neat mounds of bright green foliage that perfectly showcase the vivid blooms, making them an excellent choice for formal bedding schemes, cottage gardens or colourful container arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eThis half-hardy annual thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, performing reliably even in hot, dry conditions. Once established, the plants require minimal care and continue flowering over a long season, rewarding gardeners with continuous bursts of colour. 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