Bonanza™ Bolero French Marigold

Bonanza™ Bolero is a compact, upright French marigold (Tagetes patula) in PanAmerican Seed’s Bonanza series. The breeder lists double-crested blooms about 2–3 inches across, a 10–12 inch height, a 6–8 inch spread, and flowering from spring through late summer. ## Flowers and placement The breeder describes Bolero’s flowers as an attractive bicolour, without specifying a fixed two-color combination. The breeder’s [Bonanza™ Bolero plant page](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/040800200000775/french-marigold-bonanza-bolero/) gives the mature size and flowering season and notes upright habit and good garden performance. NC State Extension describes French marigolds as compact annuals with fragrant foliage and flowers, and lists beds, borders, containers, edging, and cutting gardens among their uses ([plant profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/tagetes-patula/)). ## Growing conditions Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil and keep the root zone evenly moist; water during dry spells rather than leaving the soil saturated. This small-growing annual works in borders and containers, and can be planted in groups for a bright seasonal display. The species profile notes pollinator value and drought tolerance after establishment. ## Maintenance Water moderately and remove spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. The breeder classifies the Bonanza series as heat tolerant and low maintenance; good drainage and deadheading help maintain a tidy flowering display.