Overview
Tagetes patula Bonanza Orange ('Pas91617') (Bonanza Series) (d) is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Tagetes, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tagetes patula Bonanza Orange ('Pas91617') (Bonanza Series) (d) 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 patula Bonanza Orange ('Pas91617') is a cultivar within the Tagetes genus, known for its bushy annual growth habit and deciduous foliage. This plant produces prominent, daisy-like flowers during the summer and autumn months, thriving best in full sun and well-drained, neutral loam soils. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including cottage gardens, patios, and coastal areas, it prefers fertile, moist soil and can be propagated by seed. Its hardiness rating is H2, making it appropriate for sheltered or exposed positions with south, west, or east-facing aspects.
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 patula Bonanza Orange ('Pas91617') (Bonanza Series) (d) 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 patula Bonanza Orange ('Pas91617') (Bonanza Series) (d)
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tagetes patula Bonanza Orange ('Pas91617') (Bonanza Series) (d)?
Tagetes patula Bonanza Orange ('Pas91617') (Bonanza Series) (d) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tagetes patula Bonanza Orange ('Pas91617') (Bonanza Series) (d) need?
Tagetes patula Bonanza Orange ('Pas91617') (Bonanza Series) (d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tagetes patula Bonanza Orange ('Pas91617') (Bonanza Series) (d) hardy in the UK?
Tagetes patula Bonanza Orange ('Pas91617') (Bonanza Series) (d) 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 patula Bonanza Orange ('Pas91617') (Bonanza Series) (d)?
Seed.
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