French Marigold 'Bonanza Flame' (Tagetes patula) Flowers, Leaves and Plant Identification & Detail

Описание: French Marigold 'Bonanza Flame' (Tagetes patula) Flowers, Leaves and Plant Identification & Detail
Tagetes patula, commonly called French marigold, is a compact annual that typically grow 6-12” tall and feature single, semi-double, double or crested flowers (1-2” diameter) in shades of yellow, orange, red and bi-color. Pinnate leaves with toothed, lance-shaped leaflets are aromatic. Pinch young plants to promote bushy growth. Promptly deadhead spent flowers.

French marigold is an annual plant growing around 50 cm tall. The plant has a range of medicinal uses, it yields a dye and an essential oil and is used to flavor foods. A very ornamental plant, it is commonly grown in gardens around the world.

Requires a well-drained moderately fertile soil in a sunny position. Grows well in heavy clay soils and in sandy soils. There are many named varieties.
A good butterfly plant. Removing dead flowers before the seed is formed will extend the flowering season. The bruised leaves emit a refreshing pungent smell.
Plants are prone to slugs, snails and botrytis. The French marigold is often used as a companion plant, especially for growing amongst tomatoes and potatoes where it helps to repel pests.

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Scientific Name: Tagetes patula
Common Name: Dwarf Crested French Marigold
Hardiness Degree: 32°F (0.0°C)
Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Fragrant Flowers, Scented Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 6 - 10" (15 - 25cm)
Height: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)
Width: 6 - 8" (15 - 20cm)
Exposure: Sun

General Information: Double crested flowers are the largest of any in this type – a huge, 2 to 3 in./5 to 8 cm across – and show off pure, intense colors.
Excellent garden performer under a wide range of conditions.
Grower Information: All-around performance

The market leader in French marigolds, Bonanza is the series to choose when you want to pump up your pack sales. This popular series delivers earliness, large flowers, uniformity and superior performance under a wide range of conditions.



Plug crop time: 3 weeks

Transplant to finish: 3 to 4 weeks

Double crested flowers are the largest of any in this type – 2 to 3 in./5 to 8 cm across – in a wide range of pure, intense colours.

Fast to flower with a tight flowering window.

Excellent garden performers under a wide range of conditions.