Overview
Tagetes patula Bonanza Yellow ('Pas2276') (Bonanza Series) (d) is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Tagetes, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tagetes patula Bonanza Yellow ('Pas2276') (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 Yellow ('Pas2276') 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 produces prominent, daisy-like flower heads during the summer and autumn months. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, neutral loam soil, making it suitable for various garden settings such as cottage gardens, patios, city courtyards, and coastal areas. The plant is hardy to UK zone H2 and is often used for low-maintenance flower borders, containers, and 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 patula Bonanza Yellow ('Pas2276') (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 Yellow ('Pas2276') (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 Yellow ('Pas2276') (Bonanza Series) (d)?
Tagetes patula Bonanza Yellow ('Pas2276') (Bonanza Series) (d) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tagetes patula Bonanza Yellow ('Pas2276') (Bonanza Series) (d) need?
Tagetes patula Bonanza Yellow ('Pas2276') (Bonanza Series) (d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tagetes patula Bonanza Yellow ('Pas2276') (Bonanza Series) (d) hardy in the UK?
Tagetes patula Bonanza Yellow ('Pas2276') (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 Yellow ('Pas2276') (Bonanza Series) (d)?
Seed.
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