Marigold Bonanza Bolero Seed
Best low-maintenance annual for vibrant, long-lasting container and border color.
Discover the Marigold Bonanza Bolero Seed, an AAS Winner celebrated for its vibrant 2-inch bicolor red and orange blooms. These compact French marigolds offer a free-flowering habit, ensuring a continuous display of color that lasts through the season and even until frost. Perfect for adding reliable color to containers, mass plantings, or edging flower beds, these annuals provide consistent performance and visual appeal throughout their life cycle, making them a garden favorite.
$9.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
78
/ 1807
#78 in Seeds
Price vs Category Average
-47%
Below average
Plant Height
1012
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, vibrant floral displays
- Landscapers requiring predictable growth for mass plantings
- Homeowners wanting low-maintenance, long-lasting seasonal color
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious gardeners planning large-scale floral installations
- Busy gardeners preferring low-maintenance, hands-off plant varieties
- Thrifty gardeners who prefer saving seeds for future seasons
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous flowering persists reliably from early season straight through to frost.
Germination Reliability
Rapid five to eight day sprout time ensures predictable garden starts.
Visual Impact
Striking bicolor patterns provide high-contrast color for containers and garden beds.
Growth Habit
Compact structure maintains a tidy, professional look without excessive leggy growth.
Versatility
Adaptable size fits perfectly in mass plantings, edging, or small containers.
Hardiness
AAS award-winning genetics deliver consistent performance across varied environmental conditions.
Key Specs
Plant Height
10-12 inches
Plant Spread
6-8 inches
Soil Temperature for Germination
70-75°F
Germination Time
5-8 Days
Grow on Temperature Day
65-70°F
Grow on Temperature Night
60-65°F
Plant Type
Annual
Planting Method
Transplant
Features
- Striking bicolor red and orange blooms
- Award-winning AAS Winner quality
- Robust 2-inch flower size
- Free-flowering habit for continuous blooms
- Blooms longer, lasting through frost
- Compact French marigold type
- Improved overall plant quality
- Ideal for edging and containers
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly praise the Marigold Bonanza Bolero Seed for its exceptional reliability and stunning visual impact. A cornerstone of satisfaction is the consistently high germination rate, leading to vigorous, robust plants that establish quickly. The resulting large, crested blooms display a true to type mix of vibrant yellow, orange, and deep red bi-coloration, significantly enhancing any garden space. Customers value the uniformity of the plants and their resilience against pests. While the initial cost is noted, the superior performance and dependable results confirm excellent overall value. This variety is highly recommended for both novice and experienced growers seeking dependable, show stopping marigolds.
Know before you buy
These seeds are best started indoors using the transplant method. Once the seedlings are established and the danger of frost has passed, you can move them to your garden or containers.
Bonanza Bolero is a free-flowering variety, meaning it produces blooms continuously throughout the season. They are notably hardy and will often continue to provide color well into the first frosts.
Yes, their compact growth habit makes them an excellent choice for containers. With a height of 10-12 inches and a spread of 6-8 inches, they fit perfectly in smaller spaces without becoming overgrown.
For the best results, ensure your soil temperature is between 70-75°F. At this temperature, you can typically expect germination within 5 to 8 days.
Given their 6-8 inch spread, you should space them about 6 to 8 inches apart. This allows for adequate airflow while still creating a dense, colorful display for edging.
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