Marigold - Fireball

Common Name: Marigold 'Fireball'

Description:
Marigold 'Fireball' (Tagetes patula) is a striking annual flower known for its vibrant blooms that transition through fiery shades of red, orange, and yellow as they mature. This compact and bushy plant thrives in garden beds, borders, and pots, adding a continuous display of colour throughout the warmer months. It is a hardy and low-maintenance plant, well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, tolerating both heat and dry spells. Marigolds prefer full sun and well-draining soil, blooming profusely from spring to autumn. Their naturally pest-resistant properties make them an excellent companion plant for vegetable gardens, as they help deter harmful insects.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 20-30 cm
• Width: 20-30 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Red
• Orange
• Yellow

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Edible Flowers
• Herbaceous
• Annual
• Disease Resistant
• Drought Tolerant
• Pest Repellent

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Tomatoes
• Basil
• Capsicum
• Eggplant
• Lavender