Overview
Tagetes erecta Moonstruck Yellow (Moonstruck Series) is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Tagetes, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tagetes erecta Moonstruck Yellow (Moonstruck Series) 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 erecta 'Moonstruck Yellow' (Moonstruck Series) is a bushy cultivar of the Tagetes genus, which includes both annual and perennial plants with an upright growth habit. This cultivar features deciduous, fragrant, pinnately divided foliage and produces prominent, daisy-like flower heads during the summer and autumn months. It thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for a variety of garden settings, including cottage gardens, patios, and coastal areas, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and can be propagated by seed.
About the genus
Tagetes is a genus of 50 species of annual or perennial, mostly herbaceous plants in the family Asteraceae. They are among several groups of plants known in English as marigolds. The genus Tagetes was formally named by Carl Linnaeus in 1753.
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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 erecta Moonstruck Yellow (Moonstruck Series) 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 erecta Moonstruck Yellow (Moonstruck Series)
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tagetes erecta Moonstruck Yellow (Moonstruck Series)?
Tagetes erecta Moonstruck Yellow (Moonstruck Series) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tagetes erecta Moonstruck Yellow (Moonstruck Series) need?
Tagetes erecta Moonstruck Yellow (Moonstruck Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tagetes erecta Moonstruck Yellow (Moonstruck Series) hardy in the UK?
Tagetes erecta Moonstruck Yellow (Moonstruck Series) 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 erecta Moonstruck Yellow (Moonstruck Series)?
Seed.
