Marigold (French) Bonita Mixed Seeds

No, French marigolds are annual plants, meaning they complete their lifecycle in one season and die off with the first frost. They can self-seed readily, however, so new plants can appear the following spring, often causing people to mistake them for perennials.  

No, French marigolds do not spread. Marigold French Bonita, a stunning and compact variety, forms small bushy plants covered in brightly coloured orange, yellow and red flowers that do not spread. They can self-seed, though, so more plants may arrive unexpectedly the following spring. However, it is easy to remove or transplant them.

There are numerous types of marigolds, including African marigold and French marigold. French marigolds are much shorter than African marigolds, making them better suited to smaller spaces. The flowers are also smaller, and their habit is compact and bushy, whereas African marigolds are tall. Both have striking, bold blooms and are excellent companion plants.