Tagetes Passion Fruit Daisy

Description

🌼 Tagetes ‘Passion Fruit Daisy’ – A Fragrant & Vibrant Garden Gem

This hybrid marigold isn’t your ordinary daisy — Tagetes ‘Passion Fruit Daisy’ fuses aromatic foliage with vivid blooms that dance through the seasons. Known for its passion fruit–like scent, it’s a sensory delight that draws pollinators and garden lovers alike.

🌿 Botanical Highlights

• Genus: Tagetes
• Common Name: Passion Fruit Daisy
• Foliage: Finely cut, fragrant leaves with a fruity twist
• Flowers: Bright yellow to golden daisy-like blooms from spring to autumn
• Height: 25–40cm tall — compact enough for containers, bold enough for borders

🌞 Growing Conditions

• Thrives in full sun, with excellent heat and drought tolerance
• Prefers well-draining soil — ideal for Lowveld gardens and summer beds
• Suitable for containers, pathways, and pollinator zones

🧪 Unique Traits

• 🍍 Fragrance: Distinct passionfruit aroma released when touched or brushed
• 🐝 Pollinator Magnet: Loved by bees and butterflies
• 🌱 Companion Planting: Known for pest-repelling properties — a natural choice near veggies