Overview
Tagetes patula 'Goldiluxe' is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Tagetes, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tagetes patula 'Goldiluxe' 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 'Goldiluxe' is a bushy annual cultivar of the Tagetes genus, known for its upright growth and fragrant, pinnately divided foliage. This plant produces prominent, daisy-like flower heads during the summer and autumn months. It thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including cottage gardens, patios, city courtyards, and coastal areas, 'Goldiluxe' is ideal for flower borders, beds, and containers. It is hardy to UK zone H2 and is propagated by seed.
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 'Goldiluxe' 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 'Goldiluxe'
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tagetes patula 'Goldiluxe'?
Tagetes patula 'Goldiluxe' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tagetes patula 'Goldiluxe' need?
Tagetes patula 'Goldiluxe' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tagetes patula 'Goldiluxe' hardy in the UK?
Tagetes patula 'Goldiluxe' 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 'Goldiluxe'?
Seed.
