A radiant new hybrid bush monkey flower, ‘Fiesta Marigold’ is ablaze with warm, sunlit tones of golden-yellow blended with apricot and orange, evoking the cheer of summer marigolds. Its richly saturated blossoms stand out against neat, glossy evergreen foliage, creating a striking display from late spring into fall. Bred from California’s native bush monkey flowers (Diplacus aurantiacus and related species), which are naturally found in USDA zones 8–10 along the Pacific coast, this hybrid inherits both the vibrancy of modern breeding and the rugged drought tolerance of its wild ancestry. In the garden, it forms a compact, bushy mound, perfect for Mediterranean-style borders, dry slopes, or containers. Best grown in full sun with well-drained soil, it requires little more than moderate water once established and benefits from a light trim after flowering to encourage new growth and blooms. Naturally suited to mild climates, ‘Fiesta Marigold’ can also be grown outside its native zones if provided winter protection or sheltered in containers during colder months. Its long season of dazzling flowers is irresistible to hummingbirds and adds a lively splash of color to any dry garden.
A radiant new hybrid bush monkey flower, ‘Fiesta Marigold’ is ablaze with warm, sunlit tones of golden-yellow blended with apricot and orange, evoking the cheer of summer marigolds. Its richly saturated blossoms stand out against neat, glossy evergreen foliage, creating a striking display from late spring into fall. Bred from California’s native bush monkey flowers (Diplacus aurantiacus and related species), which are naturally found in USDA zones 8–10 along the Pacific coast, this hybrid inherits both the vibrancy of modern breeding and the rugged drought tolerance of its wild ancestry. In the garden, it forms a compact, bushy mound, perfect for Mediterranean-style borders, dry slopes, or containers. Best grown in full sun with well-drained soil, it requires little more than moderate water once established and benefits from a light trim after flowering to encourage new growth and blooms. Naturally suited to mild climates, ‘Fiesta Marigold’ can also be grown outside its native zones if provided winter protection or sheltered in containers during colder months. Its long season of dazzling flowers is irresistible to hummingbirds and adds a lively splash of color to any dry garden.
