Overview
Tagetes elliptica is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Tagetes, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tagetes elliptica grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, low maintenance, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Tagetes elliptica is a bushy cultivar of the Tagetes genus, which includes both annual and perennial plants known for their upright growth and fragrant, pinnately divided foliage. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil. It is hardy to UK zone H2 and is suitable for various garden settings such as cottage gardens, patios, city courtyards, and coastal areas. Tagetes elliptica blooms during summer and autumn, producing daisy-like flower heads that make it a valuable addition to flower borders, beds, and as cut flowers.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tagetes
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Tagetes elliptica size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial, Bedding
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Low Maintenance, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tagetes elliptica
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tagetes elliptica?
Tagetes elliptica prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tagetes elliptica need?
Tagetes elliptica grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tagetes elliptica hardy in the UK?
Tagetes elliptica has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Tagetes elliptica?
Seed.
More in the Tagetes genus
- Tagetesmarigold
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- Tagetes erecta 'Bindi'
- Tagetes erecta 'Cheerleader Orange' (Cheerleader Series)
- Tagetes erecta 'Discovery Yellow' (Discovery Series)
- Tagetes erecta 'Doubloon' (Gold Coins Series)
- Tagetes erecta 'Garuda Deep Gold' (Garuda Series)
- Tagetes erecta 'Ivory'