CorseMachin | Mountain Marigold Care - How To Grow Bush Marigold Plants

Mountain bush marigolds can grow well in poor soil. They are also drought and heat tolerant, although the blooms may last longer with a little protection from the afternoon sun. Mountain marigolds will become leggy from too much shade or overwatering. They are excellent additions to xeriscape beds.

What is the best way to grow marigolds?
Where is the best place to plant marigolds?
Do marigolds like sun or shade?
Do Marigold come back every year?
How long do marigold plants last?
Should I soak marigold seeds before planting?
What can you not plant near marigolds?
How often should marigolds be watered?
What do marigolds keep away?
Do marigolds do well in pots?
Do you deadhead marigolds?
Will marigolds spread?

What is the best way to grow marigolds?

Choosing and Preparing a Planting Site

Marigolds thrive in full sunshine and can often withstand very hot summers. ...
If planted in shade and cool, moist areas, marigolds are prone to powdery mildew and won't bloom well.
Though they grow in almost any soil, marigolds do best in moderately fertile, well-drained soil.

Where is the best place to plant marigolds?

Most marigolds prefer to be located in an area with full sun but will tolerate some shade. During times of extreme heat, some afternoon shade is beneficial. T. erecta varieties should be planted in an area protected from strong winds and damaging rainfall.

Do marigolds like sun or shade?

Once planted, marigolds grow rapidly with no fuss. Most thrive in full sun, taking hot, sunny exposures in stride. Marigolds can even handle the reflected heat and light of paved surfaces as long as they get regular moisture. However, marigolds will tolerate up to 20% shade if there is bright light the rest of the day.

Do Marigold come back every year?

Annual marigold plants do not remain alive from one year to the next. The plants that decorate your beds and patio containers in summer are destined to die that same year. But that doesn't mean you won't see more flowers the following spring. Marigolds and other annuals produce flowers, and those flowers produce seeds.

How long do marigold plants last?

Garden marigolds are annuals, which means they germinate, grow, bear flowers and die all in one growing season. Generally, their maximum lifespan is less than a year, even when they're started early in the year indoors instead of starting from seed directly in the garden.

Should I soak marigold seeds before planting?

Many sources recommend 8-12 hours and no more than 24 hours. Again, too much soaking and the seeds will start to decompose. If you use very hot water, the soaking time will decrease. We've always liked to use warm water and start the soaking at bedtime, then plant first thing in the morning.

What can you not plant near marigolds?

Marigold companion planting enhances the growth of basil, broccoli, cabbage, cucumbers, eggplant, gourds, kale, potatoes, squash and tomatoes. Marigold also makes a good companion plant to melons because it deters beetles. Beans and cabbage are listed as bad companion plants for marigolds.

How often should marigolds be watered?

Established marigolds in garden beds need a good soak once each week. Give them enough water so that the soil is moist to a depth of 6 to 8 inches. If the weather is unusually hot or windy, they'll need extra water. Water marigolds in pots when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil is dry.

What do marigolds keep away?

Marigolds – The marigold is probably the most well-known plant for repelling insects. French marigolds repel whiteflies and kill bad nematodes. ... If you choose marigolds for your garden they must be scented to work as a repellant. And while this plant drives away many bad bugs, it also attracts spider mites and snails.

Do marigolds do well in pots?

Any type of marigold can be grown in containers, but keep in mind that some types, such as African marigolds, can reach heights of up to 3 feet (1 m.) and may be too large for standard containers. Most gardeners like to plant smaller container grown marigolds.

Do you deadhead marigolds?

The flowering time for marigolds is extended by deadheading any spent blooms. ... If the marigold plants form seeds, they will stop blooming. Follow the flower stem down to the first set of leaves. This is the best place to deadhead the flower.

Will marigolds spread?

They'll begin to bloom approximately 45 days after planting. Marigold flowers tend to be in bright hues of yellow, orange and red, and many shades in between. ... In addition, most varieties are self-seeding, so they spread throughout the flower bed or garden year after year.