Overview
Tagetes 'Ground Control'PBR is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Tagetes, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tagetes 'Ground Control'PBR 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 'Ground Control' PBR 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 cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained, neutral loam soils, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings including cottage gardens, patios, and coastal areas. It blooms during the summer and autumn months, producing prominent daisy-like flowers that add colour to flower borders and containers. Hardy to UK zone H2, it prefers fertile, moist soil and can be propagated by seed.
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 'Ground Control'PBR 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 'Ground Control'PBR
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tagetes 'Ground Control'PBR?
Tagetes 'Ground Control'PBR prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tagetes 'Ground Control'PBR need?
Tagetes 'Ground Control'PBR grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tagetes 'Ground Control'PBR hardy in the UK?
Tagetes 'Ground Control'PBR 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 'Ground Control'PBR?
Seed.
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