Tagetes erecta QIS® Imperiale Yellow – elegant yellow African marigold for garden and pots

Tagetes erecta QIS® Imperiale Yellow is a beautiful annual Marigold that stands out with its large, bright yellow flowers and compact, robust growth. This unique marigold is ideal for garden borders, window boxes, pots, and mass plantings, adding a vibrant yellow accent to any garden or patio. Thanks to its long-lasting blooms, strong plant structure, and low-maintenance characteristics, QIS® Imperiale Yellow is a favorite among amateur gardeners and professional horticulturists.

Characteristics of Tagetes erecta QIS® Imperiale Yellow

• Flowers: Large, globular, bright yellow flowers that bloom for a long time

• Height: 50–60 cm, compact and sturdy, ideal for borders and pots

• Leaves: dark green, finely serrated and aromatic

• Growth habit: upright, robust and compact

• Location: full sun, well-drained, nutritious soil

QIS® Imperiale Yellow combines cheerful colour with a strong plant structure, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance, colourful gardens.

Benefits of Tagetes erecta QIS® Imperiale Yellow

1. Striking colour – bright yellow flowers brighten up borders and containers

2. Long lasting flowering – from mid-summer to the first autumn frost

3. Easy to maintain – robust and drought resistant

4. Versatile – suitable for borders, containers, pots and mass plantings

5. Ecologically valuable – attracts bees and butterflies and supports beneficial insects

Thanks to these properties, Tagetes erecta QIS® Imperiale Yellow is aesthetically attractive and functional, perfect for gardens as well as patios and balcony boxes.

Sowing and cultivation

• Sowing period: indoors from February to April; sow directly outdoors from May, when the frost has passed

• Pre-cultivation: Seedlings can be planted out after 6–8 weeks

• Planting distance: 25–35 cm for a compact, full bloom

• Soil: well-drained and fertile; avoid wet soil

• Water and care: Water regularly; removing wilted flowers encourages new blooms

With the right care, QIS® Imperiale Yellow develops sturdy plants with abundant, bright yellow flowers, ideal for long-lasting ornamental value.

Application in garden and containers

• Borders and edges – for a striking colour accent and visual structure

• Containers and pots – compact growth makes it perfect for terraces, balconies and patios

• Mass planting – shines in groups and creates an impressive color field

• Ecological garden – attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

• Combinations – beautiful to combine with lavender, salvia, cosmos or ornamental grasses for a contrasting effect

Tagetes erecta QIS® Imperiale Yellow offers colour, texture and ecological value, making it a versatile and reliable choice for any garden.