Tagetes patula 'Boy Harmony'

Marigold

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Common Name:

Marigold

Plant Type:

Annual

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

30 cm

Maximum width:

60 cm

Marigold (Tagetes patula 'Boy Harmony') - Description

Tagetes patula 'Boy Harmony' is a fantastic choice for full season color and for low maintenance ease! This Marigold features double blooms with deep yellow centers and burgundy red outer coronas that are quite fragrant and attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds. This is a great choice for drought tolerant and or xeriscaped gardens. Great for use in planting borders and along walkways so you can enjoy the unique aroma of its blooms and foliage.

Marigold (Tagetes patula 'Boy Harmony') - Blooming

Flowers from early summer until frost. To get earlier blooms, start seeds indoors earlier in the season. Deadhead to lengthen the flowering period.

Marigold (Tagetes patula 'Boy Harmony') - Growth

Bushy annuals and herbaceous perennials. Tagetes does best with full sun in sites with hot climates. African marigolds work best for formal bedding. The French, Triploid, and Signet marigolds are nice for the edge of a mixed border. All make good container plants. The flowers are suitable for cutting as they are long-lived.

Marigold (Tagetes patula 'Boy Harmony') - Planting

Easily propagated from seed. Sow seed in the ground in spring, when temperatures are at least 70°F (21°C).

Marigold (Tagetes patula 'Boy Harmony') - Pest

Whiteflies, spider mites, and leaf miners. Tagetes is also susceptible to powdery mildew, damping off, root rot, leaf spot, bacterial leaf spot, and gray mold.

Marigold (Tagetes patula 'Boy Harmony') - Interesting facts

Tagetes is native to the hot regions of New Mexico to Argentina, with one species endemic to Africa. The annuals are strong scented. The foliage may aggravate the skin upon contact.

Marigold (Tagetes patula 'Boy Harmony') - Soil and irrigation

Does well with fast-draining soils. When water avoid overhead irrigation (especially for the species T. erecta, African Marigold) as the taller stems may break from the weight of the water. Irrigate by flooding the soil or avoid the tall stems. Water liberally during drought. The flowerheads of African Marigolds rot in wet weather conditions.