French marigold 'Bonanza Bee'

Tagetes patula

How to grow French marigold 'Bonanza Bee'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Bonanza Bee is thought of as half hardy, so protect with a row cover whenever the temperatures drop.

Growing Bonanza Bee from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Bonanza Bee about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Bonanza Bee

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Bonanza Bee is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Bonanza Bee