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Tagetes 'Day of the Dead Orange'

Also Known As

  • Day of the Dead Orange Cempazuchitl
  • Day of the Dead Orange Marigold

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 1-11

Tagetes 'Day of the Dead Orange' plant details

Tagetes 'Day of the Dead Orange' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tagetes 'Day of the Dead Orange'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, heirloom, long-blooming, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tagetes 'Day of the Dead Orange'

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

These are the bushy 3’ tall & 3’ across old fashioned enormous Marigolds that have now become almost impossible to find. Used lavishly to decorate graves & altars during the “Day of the Dead” these fabulous Marigolds bear super double rich orange blooms 5” across! Long stemmed & superb for cutting they’re profuse & long blooming- from Summer through Fall! What could be better for your “Day of the Dead” celebration? Rich soil is best of course.

Gardening facts about Tagetes 'Day of the Dead Orange' plant

How to Grow Tagetes 'Day of the Dead Orange'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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