Overview
Tagetes 'Zenith Orange' (Zenith Series) is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Tagetes, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tagetes 'Zenith Orange' (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' (Zenith Series) is a bushy annual or biennial cultivar within the Tagetes genus, known for its upright growth and fragrant, pinnately divided foliage. This cultivar produces prominent, daisy-like flower heads during the summer and autumn months. It thrives in full sun with well-drained, neutral loam soil and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including cottage gardens, patios, city courtyards, and coastal areas. 'Zenith Orange' is valued for its low maintenance requirements and can be 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 'Zenith Orange' (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' (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' (Zenith Series)?
Tagetes 'Zenith Orange' (Zenith Series) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tagetes 'Zenith Orange' (Zenith Series) need?
Tagetes 'Zenith Orange' (Zenith Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tagetes 'Zenith Orange' (Zenith Series) hardy in the UK?
Tagetes 'Zenith Orange' (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' (Zenith Series)?
Seed.
