The Marigold ‘Durango Bolero’ (Tagetes patula ‘Durango Bolero’) is a compact French marigold, prized for its mahogany red flowers with golden yellow centers. Its warm and bright contrast adds a vibrant touch to flowerbeds, borders, and summer pots.
It forms a low, dense, and well-branched plant, ideal for full sun beds. Its flowering is abundant from early summer until frost.
Easy to grow, it prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil. Heat tolerant, it requires little maintenance in addition to regular watering.
The flowers are visited by pollinators, especially bees.
Characteristics
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Botanical name: Tagetes patula ‘Durango Bolero’
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Type: Flowering annual
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Flowering: June until frost
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Flower color: Mahogany red with golden yellow center
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Height: 25 to 30 cm
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Width: 20 to 30 cm
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Exposure: Full sun
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Watering: Moderate
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Use: Flowerbeds, borders, pots
The Marigold ‘Durango Bolero’ is ideal for those looking for a compact, colorful, and easy-to-grow annual, perfect for sunny layouts in Quebec.