Tagetes patula Bonanza™ Deep Orange | French Marigold

French marigold | Excellent garden performers

A rich, deep-orange French marigold that combines strong garden performance with compact, uniform growth. The Bonanza™ series is known as a market leader thanks to its early flowering, large double blooms, and reliable performance in many growing conditions — making it a perfect choice for borders, containers, and seasonal colour displays.

The flowers are larger than most traditional French marigolds, producing bold colour impact while maintaining a tidy, compact habit ideal for professional bedding schemes or home gardens.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Tagetes patula
• Series: Bonanza™
• Plant type: Annual
• Plant family: Compositae
• Common name: French Marigold
• Flower colour: Deep Orange
• Flower type: Double, crested
• Flower size: Medium to large (approx. 5–8 cm)
• Growth habit: Upright, compact
• Height: 20–30 cm
• Spread: 15–20 cm
• Growth intensity: Compact
• Exposure: Full sun
• Garden use: Borders, beds, containers, edging

Growing Information

Bonanza™ Deep Orange is fast to flower and very uniform, giving growers a tight flowering window and consistent results. It performs well even under varied weather and soil conditions.

• Sowing: Start indoors or in packs/pots
• Sowing temperature: 18–20°C
• Germination & growth: Warm conditions encourage quick establishment
• Time to flowering: approx. 60 days from sowing
• Growing temperature: around 18°C after germination
• Hardiness: Half-hardy annual

Tip: Sow in succession for continuous colour through summer.

Spacing & Soil

• Plant spacing: 25–30 cm apart
• Row spacing: approx. 30 cm
• Soil type: Loam, sandy or clay soils with good drainage
• Soil pH: Neutral, slightly acidic or slightly alkaline
• Water needs: Average
• Maintenance: Low

Plant outdoors only after danger of frost has passed. Choose a sunny position for best flowering and strong colour intensity.

Why Grow Bonanza™ Deep Orange

• Earlier flowering than many standard varieties
• Larger double blooms for stronger visual impact
• Compact plants ideal for retail packs and landscaping
• Reliable flowering even in challenging conditions
• Excellent choice for high-quality bedding displays