admin Why Are My Marigolds Not Blooming? Causes and Solutions Marigolds not blooming is one of the most frustrating problems a gardener can face. The plant looks green and healthy and may grow taller every week, yet there are no flowers. …
Marigold Colors and Varieties: A Gardener’s Guide Marigold colors and varieties range from soft yellow to deep mahogany-red, and the choice is wider than many gardeners expect. Garden marigolds (Tagetes) come in yellow, gold, orange, red, and two-toned combinations, in …
Signet Marigolds: Varieties, Growth Habit, and Care Signet marigolds (Tagetes tenuifolia) are the smallest and most delicate of the three common garden marigolds. They grow as a low, spreading mound of fine, fern-like foliage and carry dozens of small, single …
How to Get More Marigold Blooms All Season Learning how to get more marigold blooms is mostly about giving the plant what it already wants: full sun, well-drained soil, steady water, and regular deadheading. A healthy plant will keep producing …
When Do Marigolds Bloom? Timing and Bloom Duration When do marigolds bloom? In most gardens, marigolds begin flowering in early to mid-summer and keep blooming until the first frost. French marigolds (Tagetes patula) are usually the first to flower, often …
Best Marigold Varieties for Pots and Small Spaces The best marigold varieties for pots are the compact kinds: French marigolds (Tagetes patula), dwarf African marigolds (Tagetes erecta), and signet marigolds (Tagetes tenuifolia). These stay short, branch well, and flower heavily …
French vs African Marigolds: Differences and Best Uses French vs African marigolds differ mainly in size, flower form, and best use. African marigolds (Tagetes erecta) grow tall, often two to three feet, with large, round, pompom-like flowers in yellow, orange, …
Marigold Leaves With Holes: Finding the Cause Holes in marigold leaves are most often caused by a chewing pest — caterpillars, slugs or snails, flea beetles, or earwigs — and the shape of the holes usually points to which one …
Aphids on Marigolds: Safe Ways to Manage an Infestation Aphids on marigolds are small, soft-bodied insects that cluster on buds, new growth, and leaf undersides, feeding on plant sap. A small group is usually easy to manage: a strong spray …
Powdery Mildew on Marigolds: Identification and Care Powdery mildew on marigolds shows up as a white or grey powdery coating on the leaves, usually starting on the upper surfaces of older leaves. It is a fungal problem, but it rarely …