Marigold - Honeymoon

Common Name: Marigold 'Honeymoon'

Description:
Marigold 'Honeymoon' (Tagetes patula) is a charming and compact annual with creamy yellow, ruffled blooms that bring a soft, elegant touch to garden beds, borders, and pots. This variety is known for its long-lasting flowers that thrive from spring through autumn, providing continuous colour in warm weather. It grows well in Melbourne’s climate, preferring full sun and well-drained soil. Marigolds are naturally pest-resistant and make excellent companion plants in vegetable gardens, deterring unwanted insects while attracting beneficial pollinators like bees. Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established, Marigold 'Honeymoon' is perfect for gardeners looking for easy-care beauty.

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:

• Creamy 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