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Marigold, a plant that is simply beautiful

If you're looking for a fun, bright flower to add joy to your garden this season, the marigold is the perfect plant for you! Its gorgeous, warm coloring and rounded tops are inviting and sure to add a vibrant touch to your space.

Basics

Zones

2-11

Sunlight

This plant will thrive in a location with lots of sun!

Watering Needs

Moderate

Flowering season(s)

Summer

Soil type

Well draining soil

Flower Color

Orange

Marigold

How to plant & care for Marigold

WATER:

Keep the soil of your Marigolds moist for the first week or two until roots can establish, then water once a week to keep your flowers happy and healthy!

EXPOSURE:

Marigolds keep their vibrant color by being placed in a spot will full sun for the majority of the day.

PRUNING:

Deadhead regularly and for a fuller flower, you can prune buds early on.

PROPAGATION:

Marigolds can be propagated from either seed or stem cuttings. Place the seeds or bottom part of the stem cutting into soil and wait for roots to establish.

FERTILIZER:

No fertilizing necessary.

Diseases often seen on Marigold

Powdery mildew, aphids, slugs, root rot, wilt, aster yellows.