Overview
Tagetes Zenith Series, mixed is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Tagetes, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tagetes Zenith Series, mixed 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 Series, mixed, is a cultivar of the Tagetes genus, which includes both annual and perennial plants with an upright growth habit. This bushy annual biennial features deciduous, fragrant, pinnately divided foliage and produces prominent daisy-like flower heads in a variety of colours during the summer and autumn months. It thrives in full sun with well-drained, neutral loam soil and is suitable for a range of garden settings including cottage gardens, patios, city courtyards, and coastal areas. This cultivar is hardy to H2 and is ideal for low-maintenance flower borders, containers, and cut 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 Zenith Series, mixed 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 Series, mixed
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tagetes Zenith Series, mixed?
Tagetes Zenith Series, mixed prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tagetes Zenith Series, mixed need?
Tagetes Zenith Series, mixed grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tagetes Zenith Series, mixed hardy in the UK?
Tagetes Zenith Series, mixed 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 Series, mixed?
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)