• Marigold taishan orange bright orange blooms massed in a border with green foliage.
  • Marigold taishan orange large bold orange bloom with ruffled petals on a plain backdrop.
  • Marigold taishan orange bright orange blooms in a dense cluster with green foliage.
  • Marigold taishan orange dense orange blooms filling a sunny garden bed.
  • Marigold taishan orange vivid deep orange and yellow bloom in close-up detail.
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African Marigold Seeds - Taishan Orange

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Tagetes erecta

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Hybrid Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Mounding
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 10 to 12 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • African

COLOR

  • Orange

With more height and larger blooms than French varieties, African Marigold Taishan Orange is a sure way to set your garden apart. These robust flowers feature large, globe-shaped orange blooms, complemented by lush green foliage. Compact and low-maintenance, African Marigolds are ideal for containers or mixed plantings, thriving anywhere with average soil and full sun exposure. Taishan Orange blooms from early summer to fall, attracting benefitical insects to the garden and repelling pests.

  • • Fragrant flowers repel pests and attract beneficial insects
  • • Edible petals make a colorful garnish in drinks and desserts
  • • Deer and rabbit resistant bedding annual

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 40 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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    African Marigold Seeds - Taishan Orange FAQs

    Is Taishan Orange African Marigold resistant to animals or disease?

    Taishan Orange African Marigold is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    Customer photo review of African Marigold Seeds - Taishan Orange

    Not as voluminous (yet) as the photos but mine were planted late in season I think. The foliage is lush and the blooms are popping. Will get more for next season. Stems, while short for cut flowers are still long enough for cup sized arrangements which I am enjoying.

    Maria 4/5 Verified

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