Marigold ‘Taishan’ – 4" Pot
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This compact African marigold produces large, fully double, ball-shaped blooms in brilliant shades of golden yellow, rich gold, and vibrant orange. Its tightly packed petals and sturdy stems create a lush, colourful display that stands out in garden beds and containers.
With its naturally compact, upright growth habit and excellent branching, ‘Taishan’ delivers reliable performance throughout the summer. Heat tolerant and easy to grow, this dependable annual is ideal for creating vibrant borders, filling sunny planters, and adding bold colour to mass plantings.
Why You'll Like It
Large Double Blooms: Full, rounded flowers create a bold display of bright summer colour.
Strong, Sturdy Stems: Robust stems help support the heavy blooms and maintain an attractive, upright appearance.
Compact, Bushy Growth: Naturally branching plants fill out beautifully, making them ideal for containers, borders, and garden beds.
Heat-Tolerant Performance: Thrives in sunny locations and provides dependable colour through the warm growing season.
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta ‘Taishan’
Common Name: Taishan African Marigold
Plant Type: Annual
Flower Colour: Yellow, gold, or orange, depending on variety
Flower Type: Large, fully double blooms
Bloom Time: Late spring through fall, depending on growing conditions
Established Height: Approximately 25–30 cm (10–12 inches)
Established Spread: Approximately 20–25 cm (8–10 inches)
Light: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Maintenance Level: Low
Frost Tolerance: Frost sensitive; plant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed
Growing Information
Light Requirements: Plant in full sun for the strongest growth and most abundant flowering.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment and throughout hot, dry weather. Allow excess water to drain freely and avoid consistently waterlogged soil.
Planting: Transplant outdoors once the risk of frost has passed. Space plants approximately 20–25 cm (8–10 inches) apart to allow room for mature growth.
Maintenance: Remove faded blooms to keep plants looking tidy and encourage continued flowering throughout the season.
Long-Term Care: Feed periodically during active growth to support healthy foliage and flower production. These warm-season annuals perform best in sunny locations with good drainage.
Great For
Sunny Garden Beds • Garden Borders • Patio Containers • Mass Plantings • Summer Colour Displays • Fresh-Cut Flowers
Fill your summer garden with bold colour and beautifully rounded blooms with the reliable performance of Marigold ‘Taishan’.
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Marigold ‘Taishan’ – 4" Pot
This compact African marigold produces large, fully double, ball-shaped blooms in brilliant shades of golden yellow, rich gold, and vibrant orange. Its tightly packed petals and sturdy stems create a lush, colourful display that stands out in garden beds and containers.
With its naturally compact, upright growth habit and excellent branching, ‘Taishan’ delivers reliable performance throughout the summer. Heat tolerant and easy to grow, this dependable annual is ideal for creating vibrant borders, filling sunny planters, and adding bold colour to mass plantings.
Why You'll Like It
Large Double Blooms: Full, rounded flowers create a bold display of bright summer colour.
Strong, Sturdy Stems: Robust stems help support the heavy blooms and maintain an attractive, upright appearance.
Compact, Bushy Growth: Naturally branching plants fill out beautifully, making them ideal for containers, borders, and garden beds.
Heat-Tolerant Performance: Thrives in sunny locations and provides dependable colour through the warm growing season.
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta ‘Taishan’
Common Name: Taishan African Marigold
Plant Type: Annual
Flower Colour: Yellow, gold, or orange, depending on variety
Flower Type: Large, fully double blooms
Bloom Time: Late spring through fall, depending on growing conditions
Established Height: Approximately 25–30 cm (10–12 inches)
Established Spread: Approximately 20–25 cm (8–10 inches)
Light: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Maintenance Level: Low
Frost Tolerance: Frost sensitive; plant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed
Growing Information
Light Requirements: Plant in full sun for the strongest growth and most abundant flowering.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment and throughout hot, dry weather. Allow excess water to drain freely and avoid consistently waterlogged soil.
Planting: Transplant outdoors once the risk of frost has passed. Space plants approximately 20–25 cm (8–10 inches) apart to allow room for mature growth.
Maintenance: Remove faded blooms to keep plants looking tidy and encourage continued flowering throughout the season.
Long-Term Care: Feed periodically during active growth to support healthy foliage and flower production. These warm-season annuals perform best in sunny locations with good drainage.
Great For
Sunny Garden Beds • Garden Borders • Patio Containers • Mass Plantings • Summer Colour Displays • Fresh-Cut Flowers
Fill your summer garden with bold colour and beautifully rounded blooms with the reliable performance of Marigold ‘Taishan’.
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Plant details
Scientific Name
AKA
Light
Water
Care Level
Optimal Temperature
Frost Tolerant
No
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Deer Resistant
Yes
Edible
Pet Friendly
Toxic