Tagetes erecta QIS® Imperiale Orange – a powerful orange African vine for borders and containers

Tagetes erecta QIS® Imperiale Orange is a beautiful annual Marigold that stands out with its large, bright orange flowers and compact, robust growth. This unique marigold is ideal for garden borders, window boxes, pots, and mass plantings, adding a vibrant and striking splash of color to any garden. Thanks to its long-lasting blooms, strong structure, and low-maintenance characteristics, QIS® Imperiale Orange is a popular choice for both amateur gardeners and professional horticulturists.

Characteristics of Tagetes erecta QIS® Imperiale Orange

• Flowers: Large, globular, bright orange 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 Orange combines vibrant flowers with a strong plant structure, making it an excellent choice for colorful, low-maintenance gardens.

Benefits of Tagetes erecta QIS® Imperiale Orange

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

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

3. Easy to maintain – robust, requires little care, can withstand drought

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 Orange is visually attractive and functional, perfect for gardens, patios and balcony boxes.

Sowing and cultivation

• Sowing period: indoors from February to April; sow directly outdoors from May, when the risk of 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, fertile; do not keep too wet

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

With the right care, QIS® Imperiale Orange develops sturdy plants with abundant, bright orange flowers, ideal for long-lasting ornamental value in the garden.

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 look

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