Overview
Tagetes patula 'Jumbo Bicolour' (Jumbo Series) is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Tagetes, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tagetes patula 'Jumbo Bicolour' (Jumbo 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.
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 'Jumbo Bicolour' (Jumbo 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 'Jumbo Bicolour' (Jumbo 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 'Jumbo Bicolour' (Jumbo Series)?
Tagetes patula 'Jumbo Bicolour' (Jumbo Series) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tagetes patula 'Jumbo Bicolour' (Jumbo Series) need?
Tagetes patula 'Jumbo Bicolour' (Jumbo Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tagetes patula 'Jumbo Bicolour' (Jumbo Series) hardy in the UK?
Tagetes patula 'Jumbo Bicolour' (Jumbo 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 'Jumbo Bicolour' (Jumbo Series)?
Seed.
More in the Tagetes genus
- Tagetesmarigold
- Tagetes elliptica
- Tagetes erecta 'Bali Yellow' (Bali Series)
- Tagetes erecta 'Bindi'
- Tagetes erecta 'Cheerleader Orange' (Cheerleader Series)
- Tagetes erecta 'Discovery Yellow' (Discovery Series)
- Tagetes erecta 'Doubloon' (Gold Coins Series)
- Tagetes erecta 'Garuda Deep Gold' (Garuda Series)