Tagetes patula 'Boy O Boy Mixed' / 'Bonita'
- Product number: 556000
- Origin: Mexico, Central America
- Latin: Tagetes patula
Double-flowered dwarf varieties mixed. A lovely small variety to sow between vegetables as companion planting against various insects or as a reasonable nematode controller (e.g., combines well with yellow roses). Height ± 20cm.
This cheerful bedding plant with double flowers (diameter 2-5 cm) is timeless! Its special scent has lovers and haters... thanks to its warm colours, it always brings cheer to the garden!
This Tagetes also works against harmful nematodes; for more crops, see the "Useful Plants" chapter in the "Disease Defence Plants" group.
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Latin: Tagetes patula
Dutch: Gevuld bloemige Afrikaantjes
Also known as: Tagetes
English: French Marigold
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- Flower colour: Warm colors, yellow, orange and shades of red
- Origin: Mexico, Central America
- Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Tagetes patula
- Dutch: Filled Double French Marigolds
- Also known as: Marigolds
- English: French Marigold
