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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.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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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