Marigold - Mirage

Common Name: Marigold 'Mirage'

Description:
Marigold 'Mirage' (Tagetes patula) is a stunning, compact French Marigold variety known for its vibrant, double-layered blooms in bold shades of orange, gold, and red. This hardy annual thrives in Melbourne’s climate, flourishing in garden beds, borders, and pots. It is highly resilient to heat and dry conditions, making it a perfect low-maintenance choice for summer gardens. Marigolds are also well-known for their pest-repelling qualities, making them excellent companion plants for vegetable gardens. Flowering continuously from spring through autumn, Marigold 'Mirage' adds a burst of cheerful colour while attracting beneficial pollinators like bees.

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:

• Orange
• Gold
• Red

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