Tagetes patula nana 'Bonita Fiesta' – a festive dwarf marigold for borders and pots

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

Characteristics of Tagetes patula nana 'Bonita Fiesta'

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

Benefits of Tagetes patula nana 'Bonita Fiesta'

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

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

3. Easy to maintain – robust, compact and requires little care

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

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

These properties make Bonita Fiesta visually attractive, functional and ecologically valuable, ideal for gardens as well as for 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; do not keep too wet

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

With proper care, Bonita Fiesta develops a dense, colorful cluster 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 bees and butterflies

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

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