Tagetes erecta 'Giant Orange'

These carefree Marigolds operate like flower factories, producing brilliant orange 3" blooms tightly packed with ruffled petals. Tagetes erecta 'Giant Orange' is a lively presence in the mixed border and terrific for vases.

Although plants in the genus Tagetes are grown throughout the world, these roughly 50 annual and perennial species—including those commonly known as African or French Marigolds—are native to southwestern North America (primarily Mexico) as well as Central America and parts of South America. Like fellow members of the Sunflower family (Asteraceae), such as Daisies, Dahlias, Lettuce, and Dandelions, Tagetes species sport composite flowers attractive to pollinators. Most have Fern-like, aromatic foliage. Commonly called 'Marigold' in English, these flowers are centered at the heart of cultural celebrations in Asia and Latin America, where they go by numerous other names. Marigolds have long been cultivated for use as food coloring, in perfumery and herbal medicine, and valued for both pest-repellant and culinary properties. These cheerful, low-maintenance annuals always bring a smile, whether growing in the perennial, herb, or vegetable garden, a container, or displayed in a vase (they’re excellent, long-lasting cut flowers). Deer and rabbits fortunately do not share our enthusiasm for Marigolds.

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HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED

The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

WHEN WE SHIP

We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. We also ship a wide range of containers and planters, tools, supplies, fertilizers, garden wear, garden decor items, as well as indoor decorations like wreaths and dried bouquets when available. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the green Shipping Details box for each item. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at the expected time of delivery.

OUR GUARANTEE

We guarantee to ship plants that are in prime condition for growing. If your order is damaged or fails to meet your expectations, we will cheerfully replace or refund it. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-503-9624 or email us at [email protected]. Please include your order number or customer number when contacting us.