BONANZA MIX
Best low-maintenance flower for gardeners seeking vibrant, season-long border color.
Brighten your garden with the Bonanza Mix French Marigold. This annual flower seed produces a uniform blend of yellow, gold-red, and bicolor crested flowers, perfect for borders and bringing indoors. Growing to a neat 10 inches, these marigolds bloom continuously from summer until frost, especially with regular deadheading. Native to the Americas, they are easy to grow from direct sowing and thrive in full sun, adding a cheerful splash of color to any space. Enjoy the sunshine these vibrant blooms bring to your home.
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+107%
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Botanical Name
_Tagetes patula_
/ _Tagetes patula_
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking vibrant, varied salad greens
- Gardeners prioritizing reliable, high-yield germination
- Budget-conscious growers wanting long-term harvest windows
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners wanting a uniform, single-harvest crop
- Seed savers looking to preserve specific plant genetics
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding tedious seedling thinning
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous flowering from early summer until the first frost hits.
Ease of Sowing
Direct sowing is straightforward for gardeners of all experience levels.
Visual Impact
Vibrant color palette creates a high-contrast display for garden borders.
Growth Uniformity
Compact ten-inch height ensures a tidy and predictable garden aesthetic.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and crested blooms perform well in indoor arrangements.
Maintenance Requirements
Regular deadheading is essential to maintain peak seasonal performance.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
_Tagetes patula_
Flower Size
2 inch crested flowers
Plant Height
10 inches
Seed Count
Approximately 300 seeds per gram
Germination Code
(1) or (4)
Life Cycle
Annual
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Planting Season
Spring
Features
- Terrific French marigold mix for borders.
- Vibrant mix of yellow, gold-red, and bicolor flowers.
- Neat, uniform plants reach 10 inches.
- Provides continuous summer color until frost.
- Excellent for cutting and indoor bouquets.
- Easy to grow from direct sowing.
- Thrives in full sun exposure.
- Native to the Americas.
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the BONANZA MIX for its exceptional reliability and superior yield. Reviewers consistently report an outstanding germination rate, ensuring gardening success even in challenging environments. The resulting greens are highly valued for their robust, diverse flavor and crisp texture, significantly outperforming store-bought options. A key benefit is the mix's cut and come again nature, which maximizes harvests across an extended season. While the initial cost may be higher, the consistent performance and quality make this blend an excellent investment for all skill levels seeking dependable, high-quality greens.
Know before you buy
The Bonanza Mix French Marigold is a compact variety that reaches a uniform height of approximately 10 inches, making them ideal for the front of garden borders.
While these marigolds are excellent for garden borders, they are not specifically categorized as container-friendly. For the best results, we recommend planting them directly in the ground where they can thrive in full sun.
These plants provide continuous color from the start of summer until the first frost. Regular deadheading of spent blooms will help encourage this extended flowering period.
These seeds are easy to grow via direct sowing in the spring. Simply sow them in a location that receives full sun exposure to ensure healthy, vibrant growth.
Yes, the 2-inch crested flowers are excellent for cutting. They make a beautiful addition to indoor bouquets, bringing a cheerful splash of color into your home.
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