Tagetes patula nana 'Boy Mixture' – colorful dwarf marigold for borders and pots

Tagetes patula nana 'Boy Mixture' is a vibrant and versatile dwarf marigold that stands out with its large, densely filled flowers in a mix of warm colors, including red, orange, and golden yellow. This easy-care annual Marigold is ideal for borders, window boxes, pots, and mass plantings, adding a festive and colorful touch to gardens, patios, and balconies. Thanks to its consistent blooms with care, Boy Mixture is a favorite among amateur gardeners and professional horticulturists.

Characteristics of Tagetes patula nana 'Boy Mixture'

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

• Color: Mix of red, orange and golden yellow, often in a bicolor or mixed pattern

• Height: 20–30 cm, compact and bushy

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

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

Boy Mixture distinguishes itself with vibrant colours, compact growth and long-lasting flowering, making it an excellent choice for colourful and low-maintenance plantings.

Benefits of Tagetes patula nana 'Boy Mixture'

1. Multicolor flowers – festive mix of red, orange and gold-yellow

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, butterflies and other beneficial insects

Thanks to these properties, Boy Mixture is visually attractive, functional and ecologically valuable, ideal for gardens, 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 a compact, full bloom

• Soil: well-drained and fertile; do not keep too wet

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

With proper care, Boy Mixture develops dense, colorful clusters 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 – can be beautifully combined with lavender, salvia, ornamental grasses or other annual flowers for a playful and festive effect

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