Marigold ‘Fireball’ – 4" Pot

This distinctive French marigold produces captivating double blooms that open in rich, velvety red before gradually transforming through fiery bronze, burnt orange, and deep golden tones. Each flower changes colour as it matures, creating a multicoloured display on a single compact plant.

With its tidy, mounded growth habit and heat-tolerant nature, ‘Fireball’ is an eye-catching choice for patio containers, garden borders, and sunny summer displays. Its ever-changing blooms bring warmth, depth, and a unique colour combination to annual plantings.

Why You'll Like It

Colour-Changing Blooms: Flowers transition from rich red to fiery bronze and dark gold as they mature.

Compact Growth: A neat, bushy habit makes this variety ideal for smaller spaces, edging, and containers.

Heat Tolerant: Thrives in sunny locations and brings vibrant colour to warm-weather gardens.

Distinctive Colour Palette: Deep, warm tones pair beautifully with golden yellows, burnt orange flowers, ornamental grasses, and rich burgundy foliage.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Tagetes patula ‘Fireball’
Common Name: Fireball French Marigold
Plant Type: Annual
Flower Colour: Red, bronze, burnt orange, and dark gold
Flower Type: Double blooms
Bloom Time: Spring through fall, depending on growing conditions
Established Height: Approximately 25–30 cm (10–12 inches)
Established Spread: Approximately 15–20 cm (6–8 inches)
Light: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Maintenance Level: Low
Frost Tolerance: Frost sensitive; plant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed

Growing Information

Light Requirements: Plant in full sun for healthy growth and abundant flowering.

Watering: Water regularly, allowing excess moisture to drain freely. Avoid leaving the roots in waterlogged soil.

Planting: Transplant into well-drained soil or containers after the risk of frost has passed. Space plants approximately 15–25 cm (6–10 inches) apart.

Maintenance: Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming and maintain a tidy appearance.

Long-Term Care: Feed periodically during the growing season to support healthy growth and flowering. Warmer conditions can cause the blooms to change colour more quickly, while cooler spring conditions may preserve the contrasting colours for longer.

Great For

Patio Containers • Garden Borders • Sunny Garden Beds • Colourful Summer Displays • Mixed Annual Planters

Add a fiery mix of red, bronze, and golden tones to your summer garden with the ever-changing blooms of Marigold ‘Fireball’.