Marigolds - Bonanza Yellow

Marigold ‘Bonanza Yellow’ — French Marigold — Plant Description

Plant Summary
Marigold ‘Bonanza Yellow’ (Tagetes patula ‘Bonanza Yellow’) is a compact flowering annual known for its bright golden-yellow blooms, dense branching habit, and reliable warm-season performance. Gardeners researching how to grow Marigold ‘Bonanza Yellow’ should provide full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate moisture. Under proper Marigold ‘Bonanza Yellow’ care and Marigold ‘Bonanza Yellow’ growing conditions, plants produce continuous blooms from spring through frost with excellent heat tolerance.

Key Plant Facts
Height: 10–12 inches
Width: 10–12 inches
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Annual or Perennial: Annual

Bloom Season or Seasonal Interest
Produces large bright yellow flower heads continuously from spring through frost.

Landscape Uses
Excellent for borders, containers, edging, vegetable gardens, pollinator gardens, and seasonal color plantings.

Garden Design Value
Marigold ‘Bonanza Yellow’ adds bright warm-season color and compact structure to sunny landscapes. Its bold yellow flowers provide strong contrast in mixed annual beds and container combinations.

Edible or Medicinal Uses
Primarily grown as an ornamental plant, though marigolds are sometimes used in companion planting and pollinator gardens.

Native Range
Derived from species native to Mexico and Central America.

Full Plant Description
Marigold ‘Bonanza Yellow’ forms a compact mound of green aromatic foliage topped with fully double bright yellow flowers over an extended blooming season. Plants are selected for uniform growth, improved branching, and strong heat tolerance. This variety performs best in full sun with well-drained soil and regular deadheading. Marigold ‘Bonanza Yellow’ care includes moderate watering, occasional feeding, and removing spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. Proper Marigold ‘Bonanza Yellow’ growing conditions support dense branching, heavier flowering, and season-long color.

Gardeners Also Ask

Does Marigold ‘Bonanza Yellow’ need full sun?
Yes. Full sun is required for best flowering and growth.

How large does Marigold ‘Bonanza Yellow’ grow?
Plants typically grow 10–12 inches tall and wide.

Should Marigold ‘Bonanza Yellow’ be deadheaded?
Yes. Removing spent blooms encourages continued flowering.

Is Marigold ‘Bonanza Yellow’ heat tolerant?
Yes. It performs very well during warm summer conditions.

Can Marigold ‘Bonanza Yellow’ grow in containers?
Yes. It performs very well in containers and borders.

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