Durango® Bolero French Marigold

Durango® Bolero is an upright French marigold (Tagetes patula) with golden-yellow petals tipped in red. Its PAS221543 product profile lists plants 10–12 inches tall and 6–8 inches wide, with flowers 2–2.5 inches across. ## Growing Conditions Give this compact selection a sunny site and space plants 6–10 inches apart. Ball Seed describes it as bushy and early flowering, with medium water needs; it also lists fragrant flowers, scented foliage, heat tolerance and low maintenance. The exact selection and its golden-yellow flowers with red tips are shown in the [PanAmerican Seed Durango Bolero profile](https://www.panamseed.com/products/040800470000775/french-marigold-durango-bolero/) and [Ball Seed plant information](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=040800470000775). Tagetes patula is in the Asteraceae family, as recorded by [Plants of the World Online](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/252146-1). ## Seasonal Interest The published flowering season includes spring, late spring, summer and late summer. Upright plants and large double-crested flowers bring sustained color to mass plantings. ## Maintenance Keep moisture at a medium level and follow Ball Seed's grower guidance to fertilize every two weeks. Remove faded blooms as needed to maintain a neat display.