Overview

Tagetes 'Inca Gold Clippped' is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Tagetes, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tagetes 'Inca Gold Clippped' 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 'Inca Gold Clipped' 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 variety thrives in full sun and well-drained, neutral loam soil, making it suitable for a range of garden settings including patios, city gardens, and coastal areas. It blooms during summer and autumn, producing daisy-like flower heads that add colour and interest to flower borders and beds. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H2 and is 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 'Inca Gold Clippped' 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 'Inca Gold Clippped'

Propagation
Seed
Pest resistance
Generally pest-free
Disease resistance
Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Tagetes 'Inca Gold Clippped'?

Tagetes 'Inca Gold Clippped' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Tagetes 'Inca Gold Clippped' need?

Tagetes 'Inca Gold Clippped' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.

Is Tagetes 'Inca Gold Clippped' hardy in the UK?

Tagetes 'Inca Gold Clippped' 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 'Inca Gold Clippped'?

Seed.

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