Tagetes patula nana 'Golden Boy' – golden dwarf African marigold for borders and pots

Tagetes patula nana 'Golden Boy' is a compact and colorful dwarf marigold that stands out for its large, densely filled flowers in an intense golden yellow. This annual marigold is ideal for borders, window boxes, pots, and mass plantings, adding a radiant, sunny accent to gardens, patios, and balconies. Thanks to its low-maintenance growth and consistent blooms with care, Golden Boy is a popular choice for both amateur gardeners and professional horticulturists.

Characteristics of Tagetes patula nana 'Golden Boy'

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

• Colour: intense golden yellow, uniform and striking

• Height: 20–30 cm, compact and bushy

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

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

Golden Boy distinguishes itself with bright yellow flowers, compact growth and long-lasting blooms, making it an excellent choice for colorful, low-maintenance plantings.

Benefits of Tagetes patula nana 'Golden Boy'

1. Striking flowers – intense golden yellow flowers add a cheerful splash of colour

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, butterflies and other beneficial insects

These properties make Golden Boy visually attractive, functional and ecologically valuable, suitable for various garden styles and applications.

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, 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, Golden Boy develops a dense, golden bush with consistent blooms, ideal for long-lasting ornamental value in borders, containers and pots.

Application in garden and containers

• Borders and edges – golden yellow flowers provide structure and a cheerful colour accent

• 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 and sunny effect

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