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How quickly do marigolds grow?
While it is very easy, starting marigolds from seed indoors offers no real advantage because they germinate so quickly outdoors. Seeds sown directly into the garden about 1-inch apart sprout within days in warm weather and plants bloom in about 8 weeks.
Do marigolds grow slowly?
This popular companion bloom comes in heights that range from 6 inches to 4 feet, with spreading habits that encompass as much as 3 feet per plant. Marigold’s orange, yellow and red flowers fill out quickly, making a sun-kissed statement in your landscape.
How big does a marigold plant get?
African marigolds have large flower heads (up to 5 inches across) on plants that grow from 10 to 36 inches tall, making them good for fresh cutting. French marigolds are smaller and bushier, with flowers up to 2 inches across on plants that are 6 to 18 inches tall.
How do you make marigolds grow faster?
How to Grow Marigolds
- Once the marigolds have established themselves, pinch off the tops of the plants to encourage them to grow bushier.
- Marigolds don’t require deadheading, but if dying blossoms are regularly removed, it will encourage the plant to continue blooming profusely.
Will marigolds grow 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. Signet marigolds are another good choice for potted marigold plants.
Do marigold come back every year?
The popular types of marigolds for garden planting are all annuals, sprouting, flowering – and dying in the same year. But they may come back the following year thanks to self-seeding.
What month do marigolds bloom?
Getting a marigold to flower usually isn’t a difficult task, as the hardy annuals usually bloom nonstop from early summer until they are nipped by frost in autumn. If your marigolds will not bloom, the fix is usually fairly simple.
Do marigolds keep mosquitoes away?
These flowers are colorful additions to landscaping, but they have a distinctive smell that repels mosquitoes and other garden pests, including squash bugs and tomato worms. Marigolds contain a natural compound used in many insect repellents.