Long-flowering annuals, usually in yellow, orange, red, and bicolor shades. Easy to care for.
Tagetes, also known as African or French marigold, is a profusely flowering bedding plant used in borders, pots, and garden arrangements. It blooms profusely with yellow, orange, or reddish flowers.
Tagetes erecta (African marigold) – large flowers, tall-growing.
Tagetes patula (French marigold) – compact, profusely flowering variety.
Tagetes tenuifolia – low, delicate leaves and small flowers.
Tagetes combines beautifully with tomatoes, bell peppers, petunia, lobelia, and ornamental grasses. In vegetable gardens, it works as a companion plant to combat certain pests.
Yes! Tagetes has a characteristic scent that repels some insects (such as aphids), making it a useful natural repellent in the garden.
Long lasting flowering from summer to autumn
Lots of color variation and flowers in different shapes
Attracts pollinators and keeps some pests at bay
Suitable for borders, containers, hanging baskets and vegetable gardens
Drought tolerant and easy to maintain
