• African
  • Annual
  • Yellow
  • Double

Climax

Climax Mixed Colors · Giant Climax · Climax Series

Annual african marigold in yellow and orange, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Double, ball-shaped, ruffled blooms 4 to 5 inches across in gold, yellow and orange. Grown as an annual in every zone.

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A Climax marigold flower up close on the plant
A Climax marigold flower up close on the plant

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Climax marigold plants in bloom in a garden
Climax marigold plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
African Double · 4–5 in (10–13 cm)
Colors
  • Yellow
  • Orange
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 65 days from sowing
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
3 ft (91 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
Planted as
Seed
Botanical name
Tagetes erecta

In the garden

Our sources don't record pollinator visits or deer resistance for this variety.

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Origin

Tall African marigold bred by Burpee and sold as Climax Mixed Colors.

Bred by Burpee

Sources

Where to buy

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All photos

  • A Climax marigold flower up close on the plant
    A Climax marigold flower up close on the plant
  • Climax marigold plants in bloom in a garden
    Climax marigold plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Climax hardy in my zone?

Climax is an annual: it flowers and sets seed in one season, so hardiness zone decides when to plant it, not whether it survives winter.

Does Climax need full sun?

Climax grows in full sun.

When does Climax bloom?

Climax blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall, about 65 days from sowing.

Is Climax good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Climax as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.