Bonanza Mixture French Marigold is a selection of compact annual with a mounding habit and aromatic basal foliage. Uniform and fragrant blooms of yellow, orange, and red variegated double flowers bloom on branching stems from mid spring through summer. Grows best in full sun and evenly moist well-drained soils. Naturally repels insects and soil nematodes.
The Bonanza Mixture is a random selection from the entire series.
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Origins: |
Mexico and Guatemala |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
0.5' - 0.75' |
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Spacing: |
0.75' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
2 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Various |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Has some susceptibility to powdery mildew, Botrytis, leaf spot, and rots. Watch for spider mites and thrips. Use gloves to avoid contact with sap as needed.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Edging, Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Water Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Broccoli, Cabbage, Tomato
IMAGES: Photo by Ball Seed, Bonanza™ Mixture French Marigold, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Tagetes patula Bonanza Harmony 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) KENPEI, Tagetes patula 'Bonanza Yellow’2, CC BY 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
