Marigold Bonanza Bolerno

25 Seeds+

🌼 Marigold ‘Bonanza Bolero’ Edible Flower Seeds
Tagetes patula

A carnival of color 🎭🔥, Marigold ‘Bonanza Bolero’ explodes with double-layered petals in deep red and golden yellow. Compact and free-blooming, this French marigold is as striking in the garden as it is on the plate. Long celebrated in global cuisines, marigold petals bring peppery, citrusy brightness 🌶️🍊 and are often called “poor man’s saffron” for their ability to tint and flavor dishes. Hardy, pest-resistant, and pollinator-friendly 🐝🌿 — a true multitasker for chefs and growers alike.

👅 Flavor Profile:
Peppery 🌶️, tangy citrus 🍊, with earthy saffron-like undertones 🌿.

🍴 Culinary Uses:

🥗 Sprinkle petals over salads for fiery color + bite
🥘 Infuse petals into rice, stews, or curries as a saffron substitute
🍸 Float petals in cocktails, syrups, or shrubs for citrus-floral notes
🧁 Garnish cakes, breads & desserts with bold golden-red accents
🍵 Brew into teas or herbal blends for a peppery-citrus kick

👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:
Marigold ‘Bonanza Bolero’ is the edible flower that demands attention 🌼👨🍳✨. With its dramatic red-and-gold blooms and sharp, citrusy flavor, it transforms simple dishes into vibrant chef creations. Used historically as a natural dye and flavor enhancer, it remains a favorite for gourmet plating, festive cocktails, and global-inspired cuisine.

🌱 Growing Notes:

🪴 Compact, bushy annual — 8–12” tall, great for borders & containers
🌼 Blooms continuously summer–frost, heavy flower set
🌞 Thrives in full sun, easy to grow & low-maintenance
🐝 Attracts pollinators + repels garden pests (natural companion plant)
🔄 Excellent cut-and-come-again bloomer

✨ Quick Facts:

• Latin Name: Tagetes patula (‘Bonanza Bolero’)

• Habit: Annual, compact 8–12” tall

• Flavor: Peppery, tangy, saffron-like

• Culinary Uses: Salads, teas, cocktails, rice, desserts

• Companion Planting: Repels nematodes & aphids, attracts bees 🐝