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Tagetes patula nana (Marigold) Bonita Carmen

Tagetes patula nana (Marigold) Bonita Carmen

The flowers have deep red, velvety mahogany flowers with a golden yellow heart.

Unit

gram
Graduated prices
From 5 grams for 1,000 per gram
From 20 grams for 0,630 per gram
From 50 grams for 0,500 per gram
From 100 grams for 0,400 per gram
Total amount (grams)
Total incl. VAT: 6,05Total (excl. VAT): 5,00

Description

Tagetes patula nana 'Bonita Carmen' – a lively dwarf African for borders and pots

Tagetes patula nana 'Bonita Carmen' is a beautiful, compact Marigold that stands out with its large, densely filled flowers in warm shades of red, orange, and golden yellow, often combined in a bicolor pattern. This robust and easy-care annual is ideal for borders, window boxes, pots, and mass plantings, adding a radiant, vibrant accent to gardens, balconies, and patios. Thanks to its consistent blooming with care, Bonita Carmen is a favorite among both amateur gardeners and professional horticulturists.


Characteristics of Tagetes patula nana 'Bonita Carmen'

  • Flowers: Large, densely filled flowers with flat, double petals

  • Color: mix of red, orange and golden yellow, often in a bicolor pattern

  • Height: 20–30 cm, compact and bushy

  • Growth habit: low-growing, uniform and suitable for mass plantings

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

Bonita Carmen distinguishes itself with vibrant colors, compact growth, and long-lasting blooms, making it an excellent choice for colorful, low-maintenance plantings.


Benefits of Tagetes patula nana 'Bonita Carmen'

  1. Striking flowers – multicolor flowers in a playful bicolor pattern

  2. Long-lasting flowering – from spring until the first autumn frost if wilted flowers are regularly removed

  3. Easy to maintain – robust and requires little care

  4. Compact and versatile – perfect for borders, containers, pots and mass plantings

  5. Ecologically valuable – attracts bees and butterflies and promotes biodiversity

These properties make Bonita Carmen visually attractive, functional and ecologically valuable, ideal for gardens as well as patios and balcony boxes.


Sowing and cultivation

  • Sowing season: 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: 20–25 cm for compact and full flowering.

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

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

With proper care, Bonita Carmen develops a dense, colorful clump of consistent blooms, ideal for long-lasting ornamental value in borders, containers, and pots.


Application in garden and containers

  • Borders and edges – vibrant colours provide structure and visual impact

  • 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 – combine with lavender, salvia, ornamental grasses or other annual flowers for a playful effect

Tagetes patula nana 'Bonita Carmen' offers color, texture, and versatility, making it a reliable and decorative choice for any garden or balcony.

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Height

25 cm.

Article number

ES04314

Number of seeds per gram

About 350

Tips for sowing

Dark germinator. Optimal germination temperature is between 20°C and 25°C.

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