How many seeds are in the packet?
25 Seeds+.
Bonanza Bolero is a compact French marigold with double flowers patterned in gold and red. Grow it for colourful borders, containers and small petal garnishes. Its decorative colour should not be confused with the flavour of saffron.
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Ships from Québec
- Season
- 2026
EDIBLE FLOWERS · FROM GARDEN TO PLATE
Marigold ‘Bonanza Bolero’ Edible Flower SeedsTagetes patula
Bonanza Bolero is a compact French marigold with double flowers patterned in gold and red. Grow it for colourful borders, containers and small petal garnishes. Its decorative colour should not be confused with the flavour of saffron.
Packet: 25 Seeds+
In the kitchen
- Sprinkle petals over salads for fiery color + bite
- Finish rice or vegetable dishes with a few petals
- 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
In the garden
- Compact, bushy annual — 8–12” tall, great for borders & containers
- Summer flowers; protect from frost
- Thrives in full sun, easy to grow & low-maintenance
- Grow in beds or pots with good drainage
- Remove faded or damaged flowers as needed
Kitchen note
Use a few petals as an accent, tasting first before adding more to a dish.
Serving idea
The red-and-gold petals make a striking finishing touch for salads, cakes and drinks. Separate the petals from the flower head for garnishing.
At a glance
- Latin Name
- Tagetes patula (‘Bonanza Bolero’)
- Habit
- Annual, compact 8–12” tall
- Kitchen role
- Colourful petal garnish
- Culinary Uses
- Salads, teas, cocktails, rice, desserts
- Garden use
- Compact colour for borders and containers
Explore the kitchen garden
Common questions
Am I buying seeds or harvested flowers?
This listing is for seeds to grow, not ready-to-use flowers.
Which flowers should I use in the kitchen?
Use only correctly identified flowers grown for food, and follow the kitchen notes above for this variety.
Cook your harvest
Use your harvest in these recipes. Check the variety notes and substitutions in each recipe.
Follow the growing notes in the description and on your seed packet. Sowing time, temperature and harvest stage depend on the variety.
See the description for this variety’s kitchen uses and the harvest stage that suits your recipe.
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