Overview
Tagetes 'Zenith Orange and Red' (Zenith Series) is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Tagetes, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tagetes 'Zenith Orange and Red' (Zenith 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 'Zenith Orange and Red' (Zenith Series) is a bushy annual or biennial cultivar within the Tagetes genus, known for its fragrant, pinnately divided foliage and daisy-like flower heads. This plant thrives in full sun and well-drained, neutral loam soils, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings including cottage gardens, patios, and city courtyards. It flowers from summer through autumn, providing vibrant colour during these seasons. Hardy to UK zone H2, it prefers fertile, moist soil and can be propagated by seed.
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 'Zenith Orange and Red' (Zenith 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 'Zenith Orange and Red' (Zenith Series)
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tagetes 'Zenith Orange and Red' (Zenith Series)?
Tagetes 'Zenith Orange and Red' (Zenith Series) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tagetes 'Zenith Orange and Red' (Zenith Series) need?
Tagetes 'Zenith Orange and Red' (Zenith Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tagetes 'Zenith Orange and Red' (Zenith Series) hardy in the UK?
Tagetes 'Zenith Orange and Red' (Zenith 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 'Zenith Orange and Red' (Zenith Series)?
Seed.
More in the Tagetes genus
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- Tagetes erecta 'Discovery Yellow' (Discovery Series)
- Tagetes erecta 'Doubloon' (Gold Coins Series)
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