Overview
Tagetes patula 'Disco Golden Yellow' (Disco Series) is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Tagetes, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tagetes patula 'Disco Golden Yellow' (Disco 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 patula, the French marigold, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Mexico and Guatemala with several naturalised populations in many other countries. It is widely cultivated as an easily grown bedding plant with hundreds of cultivars, which often have bright yellow to orange flowers.
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 patula 'Disco Golden Yellow' (Disco 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 patula 'Disco Golden Yellow' (Disco Series)
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tagetes patula 'Disco Golden Yellow' (Disco Series)?
Tagetes patula 'Disco Golden Yellow' (Disco Series) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tagetes patula 'Disco Golden Yellow' (Disco Series) need?
Tagetes patula 'Disco Golden Yellow' (Disco Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tagetes patula 'Disco Golden Yellow' (Disco Series) hardy in the UK?
Tagetes patula 'Disco Golden Yellow' (Disco 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 patula 'Disco Golden Yellow' (Disco Series)?
Seed.
