PREMIER SEEDS DIRECT - Marigold Dwarf French - Durango RED - 0.21GM Approx 60 Seeds

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The double blossoms are two and a half inches wide, held aloft on medium-sized plants that reach 18 inches tall. Caring for the different marigold varieties is a very easy task. They are very hardy plants that are tolerant of heat, sunshine, drought, and nearly every soil type as long as it drains well. Marigolds are very easy to grow from transplants, or you can easily start them from seeds directly in the garden or inside. Mexican tarragon (Tagetes lucida), Lemmon’s marigold (Tagetes lemmonii) and mountain marigold (Tagetes palmeri) are the three species of perennial marigolds. Many pollinators, particularly butterflies, love Marigold flowers. The flowers can also be used as a natural food coloring or fabric dye, limiting the chemicals leaching into your immediate environment. About Marigolds Marigolds are drought-tolerant plants that attract pollinators and can repel pests in your garden.

Attaining a stature unusual in French marigolds, this cultivar reaches four feet in height, placing it clearly in the running for floral royalty. 13. Kilimanjaro White Planting marigolds with vegetables has many benefits, from attracting beneficial insects to deterring pests and adding biodiversity. See which vegetables prosper from having marigolds planted nearby. Cucumbers Marigolds are excellent companion plants for cucumbers as they can protect them from pests.

This is another French marigold variety that can get a little bigger at 10 to 12-inches tall at full maturity. However, it’s actually a dwarf variety that has a compact growth habit. It loves growing in humid and hot summer weather, and you’ll see flowers only at the top of each plant. The flowers get up to two inches across, and they come in shades or orange, flame, or gold. 4. Calendula Officinalis So what about that whole Mother Mary story? How could these flowers be something referenced in biblical tales if the Americas weren’t even discovered yet? Don’t worry, I did some digging on that, too. If you want to try planting marigolds but you don’t know which to choose, there’s a great blend of multiple French marigold plants out there for you. This blend’s single-flower plants have blooms ranging from gold to yellow, red, and bicolor red. Sitting at a smaller stature of 10 to 12 inches, this blend is perfect for those new to marigold gardening. Lemon Drop French Marigolds If you soak the petals in hot water, you can create a natural dye that works for fabric, eggs, pasta, and more. If you dry the petals, they work as potpourri. The dried flowers can last for up to a year if you store them in a dark, cool place. Marigolds are lovely container plants, filling space with lush leaves and topping them all off with fiery blooms. Growing in pots also allows you to move the plant around as needed, which is ideal for those without full sun positions in a small garden.

Depending on where you live, a marigold can hold different meanings. As they say in real estate, location is everything! What Marigolds Mean in Mexico Orange Marigolds are small plants with orange-colored blooms. They are easy to grow and do not require much care. Orange Marigolds are native to India and China. They are used as ornamental plants and are also used as a source of food. White Marigolds Keep the soil moist until the seeds have begun to sprout. Once they have sprouted, they should be thinned to about 10 – 12 inches between each plant. This will ensure each plant has enough room and sunlight to thrive in your garden. How to Grow Marigolds are quite forgiving, as long as they are planted in the sun. In hot summer climates they can take a bit of afternoon shade, though they can handle full sunlight all day long. They tolerate clay soil, but prefer good, even drainage. Keep in mind that most flowers sold in retail stores have been produced and grown under perfect conditions, so they likely have extensive root systems that are beginning to girdle the plant.

How to plant marigolds

They can be transplanted as early as your last frost date, but they are slightly cold intolerant, so if nightly temperatures dip below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, they’ll be susceptible to damage. Globe Marigold plants are a type of marigold that grows in the shape of a globe. They are usually yellow or orange. They are used for decorative purposes and are often planted in gardens. Japanese Marigolds The simplest way to encapsulate the complex meaning of the marigold flower in the Christian religion is to say that it represents our innermost richness and power.