Distinctive Bicolor Flowers
Produces attractive mahogany-red and golden-yellow flowers with a unique contrasting appearance.
Unique Variegated Tiger Eye Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Unique Variegated Tiger Eye Seeds
Unique Variegated Tiger Eye, commonly associated with the Tiger Eyes French Marigold, is an ornamental flowering variety admired for its unusual two-tone blooms. Its distinctive flowers feature rich mahogany-red outer petals surrounding golden-yellow centers, creating a striking tiger-eye appearance. This compact, bushy annual adds vibrant color to garden borders, flower beds, patio containers, and decorative landscape plantings.
Tiger Eye Marigold
Bicolor Flowers
Ornamental Annual
Compact Growth
Key Features
Compact Bushy Growth
Develops a neat, branching growth habit suitable for garden borders and decorative containers.
Long Flowering Season
Produces colorful blooms through the growing season when provided with suitable sunlight and care.
Easy Seed Growing
Can be started indoors or directly sown outdoors after frost danger has passed.
Product Highlights
Mahogany-red and golden-yellow flowers
Distinctive tiger-eye petal pattern
Compact ornamental growth
Annual flowering plant
Attractive garden borders
Suitable for patio containers
Prefers full sunlight
Prolonged seasonal flowering
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Tagetes patula |
| Common Name | Tiger Eye Marigold; French Marigold |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Annual Flowering Plant |
| Growth Habit | Compact, bushy, branching |
| Flower Color | Mahogany Red and Golden Yellow |
| Flower Type | Distinctive Bicolor Double Flowers |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally grown as an annual in USDA Zones 2–11 |
| Planting Season | Spring through early summer, after frost danger has passed |
| Seed Starting | Indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors |
| Germination Time | Approximately 4–14 days |
| Germination Temperature | 70–75°F (21–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained garden soil |
| Watering | Moderate watering; avoid waterlogged soil |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 10–12 inches |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 6–9 inches |
| Blooming Season | Summer through fall |
| Propagation | Seeds |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select healthy Tiger Eye Marigold seeds. No special soaking or scarification is generally required. Prepare seed trays or small pots with a fine, well-draining seed-starting mix.
Select healthy Tiger Eye Marigold seeds. No special soaking or scarification is generally required. Prepare seed trays or small pots with a fine, well-draining seed-starting mix.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow seeds approximately 1/8–1/4 inch deep and cover lightly with growing medium. Water gently to maintain consistent moisture around the seeds.
Sow seeds approximately 1/8–1/4 inch deep and cover lightly with growing medium. Water gently to maintain consistent moisture around the seeds.
Step 3: Maintain Germination Conditions
Keep the seed trays in a warm location at approximately 70–75°F. Maintain evenly moist soil and provide suitable light. Germination generally occurs within 4–14 days.
Keep the seed trays in a warm location at approximately 70–75°F. Maintain evenly moist soil and provide suitable light. Germination generally occurs within 4–14 days.
Step 4: Transplant the Seedlings
Once seedlings develop several true leaves, transplant them into individual containers or prepared garden beds. Harden off indoor-grown seedlings before moving them outdoors after the last frost.
Once seedlings develop several true leaves, transplant them into individual containers or prepared garden beds. Harden off indoor-grown seedlings before moving them outdoors after the last frost.
Step 5: Provide Sunlight and Water
Choose a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly while plants establish and avoid excessive moisture around the roots.
Choose a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly while plants establish and avoid excessive moisture around the roots.
Step 6: Encourage Continuous Flowering
Remove faded flower heads regularly to encourage additional blooms. Monitor plants for pests and provide suitable spacing for healthy air circulation.
Remove faded flower heads regularly to encourage additional blooms. Monitor plants for pests and provide suitable spacing for healthy air circulation.
Brighten Your Garden with Tiger Eye Marigold
Unique Variegated Tiger Eye brings distinctive color and ornamental appeal to flower gardens with its beautiful mahogany-red and golden-yellow blooms. Its compact growth habit makes it a lovely choice for borders, containers, and seasonal flower displays. Grow these attractive marigolds in sunny locations for a colorful garden throughout the flowering season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about Tiger Eye Marigold flower colors, seed germination, and growing conditions.
What makes Tiger Eye Marigold flowers different from regular marigolds?
Tiger Eye Marigolds are recognized for their unusual bicolor flower pattern. The distinctive blooms feature mahogany-red outer petals surrounding golden-yellow central petals, creating a striking tiger-eye effect. This contrasting appearance makes them different from many traditional solid-yellow and orange French Marigold varieties.
How long does it take Tiger Eye Marigold seeds to bloom?
Tiger Eye Marigold seeds generally germinate within 4–14 days under suitable conditions. Plants can begin flowering approximately 8–12 weeks after sowing, depending on temperature, sunlight, and growing conditions. Starting seeds indoors can help produce earlier flowers during the growing season.
Can Tiger Eye Marigolds grow in pots and small gardens?
Yes. Tiger Eye Marigolds have a compact growth habit that makes them suitable for pots, window boxes, patio containers, and small garden borders. Choose containers with drainage holes and use fertile, well-drained potting soil. Place them in a sunny location and remove faded flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming.