Marigold - annual or perennial flowers from the Astrov family. The birthplace of this amazing flower is America. In the XYI century, various species of marigolds were brought to Spain, after which they spread throughout Europe. The flower has erect stems that are collected in compact or branched bushes from 20 cm to a meter tall. Flowers come in a rich yellow to brown and red colors. Most gardeners choose this flower to decorate their plot because the marigolds begin to bloom in summer and continue flowering until frost. Marigolds have a peculiar smell that not everyone may like. Decorative varieties of marigolds include about 60 species and hybrids. We will acquaint you with the most popular marigolds in our latitudes.
Marigold rejected (French)
One of the most popular species of marigolds is the French, or rejected, whose homeland is the mountain ranges of Mexico. Gardeners most often choose them for their front gardens and alpine slides. French marigolds are low plants, reaching a height of 50 cm. The flowers are small, 4 centimeters in diameter, of all shades of orange. It blooms from early summer to late October. The plant is unpretentious to the conditions of the soil and can grow almost everywhere. Very popular as a decoration for the balcony. The most common groups of rejected marigolds are discussed below.
Do you know? Marigolds can bloom even with a small volume of soil, due to which they are often used in decorating houses.
Vilmorin
The variety Vilmorin grows as a small bush and reaches a height not higher than 26 centimeters. The flower is interesting in that its fruits seem to have slightly terry and inflorescences are small, elegant bows. The color of Vilmorin is usually quite bright, rich yellow.
Cherry bracelet
This variety of French marigold in height does not exceed 25 cm. Perfectly is suitable for single balcony landings, and also carpet beds. The bushes of the plant are quite dense, with saturated shaggy buds. After the inflorescence is dissolved, the flowers take on a rich red color. Over time, the flowers acquire a beautiful cherry color, due to which the variety was named.
Gold Bol
Quite a sprawling bush with thick, upright stems. Very bright green color, with slightly visible brownish spots. Inflorescences saturated yellow color, slightly terry, up to 6 cm in diameter. It starts blooming early, with the first week of June. This variety is especially good for cutting.
Did you know? On the territory of Ukraine marigolds are called Chernobrivtsy.
Gold Cohen
Densely growing bushes about 25 cm high, with dense foliage. Stems resistant, with a reddish bloom. Inflorescence terry, small, up to 4 cm in diameter. The flowers are yellow, with time they acquire golden shades. Also on the edges of the inflorescence you can see bright red tongues. Perfect for both single landings and flower beds.
Golden ball
The Tagetes Golden Ball is a compact bush, not exceeding 30 cm in height. The flowers are double, colorful, rich golden color. Small inflorescences, slightly more than two centimeters in diameter, very similar to small pads. The variety is remarkable because it can tolerate light frosts. Good for carpet beds.
Important! Marigold leaves have a stronger odor than a flower, which can cause allergic reactions.
Carmen
Variety Carmen is a spreading plant not higher than 30 cm in height. Inflorescences pleasant, terry, slightly large, up to 6 cm in diameter. The flowers are very beautiful, yellow in the middle, and the petals at the edges are red-brown. Blooms profusely from early summer until September. No problem transfers transplant.
Queen Sofia
The variety grows in small dense bushes, not more than 30 cm in height. Luxuriously blooms, flowers - iridescent yellow colors on the edges and bright maroon in the middle. The largest inflorescences can reach a length of up to 7 centimeters. Very suitable for group plantings and look great in cut.
Orange flame
This variety of rejected marigolds grows closely together. Stems resistant with dense foliage. Terry inflorescences, up to 4 cm in diameter, consisting of tubular, orange flowers with red dots and a bright orange spot in the middle. Ideal for balcony plantations.
Did you know? In our area marigolds are used for seasoning dishes. It is called Imeretinsky saffron.
Fire ball
Pretty branchy tall bushes of saturated green color, a little ridge with a red raid. The height of this variety can reach 70 cm. The inflorescences are standard, up to 4 centimeters in diameter. The flowers are interesting, in the middle are red with brown, from the bottom to the bottom they gradually turn into bright yellow. It blooms early and continues to bloom until frost. Very well worth cutting.
Thistlewood (Mexican)
No less popular among gardeners thin-leaved, or Mexican marigolds. They do not require a special approach in planting and care. They are small bushes up to 40 cm in height, with small leaves. Grow this subspecies more than two hundred years. The leaves of this variety are often used even for culinary purposes. Some of the varieties of this species grow wild on the roadsides, quietly carrying dust, exhaust fumes and polluted soil.
So if your site is not with very fertile soil or in full blackout, you can safely plant this kind of low marigolds. He will perfectly endure all natural adversity. It will also feel good in single landings, in flowerpots or on balconies.
Important! Marigolds do not tolerate low temperatures, and at temperatures below 10 degrees stop growing.
Golden ring
The Golden Ring variety is a rather large bush growing more than half a meter high. The shoots are very fragile, in the form of a spreading shrub. Inflorescences are tiny, up to three centimeters in diameter. Flowers of bright yellow bloom in early summer and bloom before the onset of cold weather.
Dwarf
Marigold Dwarf is a low shrub, up to 25 cm, the stems of which grow next to each other can form a dense carpet. Inflorescences are small, consist of several reeds. The shrub is distinguished by dense foliage. The flowers are spherical, orange-brown at the edges and bright yellow inside. It begins to bloom quite early.
gold ring
Bushes with a large number of fragile shoots, acquire a spherical shape and can grow up to half a meter in height. Inflorescences are small, up to 2 cm in diameter. Flowing reeds rich yellow, with brown spots on the edges. May bloom to the frost. Good for elevated curbs.
Lulu
Tagetes Lulu - variety abundantly blooming. Sprawling bush with neat thin leaves. The inflorescences are small, reaching a diameter of 3 cm. The flowers are spherical, from yellow to lemon colors. Well suited for growing in flowerpots and for balcony plantations.
Did you know? Marigolds planted near cucumbers will attract more pollinating insects and drive away most of the aphids.
Paprika
Variety Paprika is distinguished by its decorative. On very dissected leaves almost dense carpet are small, non-double buds. Bushes dense, having the form of a sphere. Flowers bright fiery color, with a yellow speck in the middle. Used for ubiquitous plantings. This variety tends to repel a large part of the pests.
Marigolds upright (african)
The third place in popularity is occupied by African, or upright marigolds. They differ from their fellows in high bushes that reach more than a meter in height. All flowers are double, in diameter can have up to 15 cm! The varieties are upright, so they can look great both in single plantings and among flowerbeds and curb design. Flowers are often monochromatic, but they are pleasing to the eye with bright colors. African marigolds are grown mainly for cutting and can stand in a vase for a very long time. Looks great both in solitude and in combination with other colors.
Alaska
Annual erect shrubs with long lateral stems that grow up to one meter. The inflorescences can reach up to 12 cm in size. The flowers are tender, white-cream color, at the peak of flowering take the form of a ball. For early flowering can be planted in the middle of spring. Grown to create colorful groups in flowerbeds and for cutting.
Bolero
Marigold Bolero is a relatively recently bred variety. Bushes do not exceed a height of 30 cm, forming a compacted carpet. The inflorescences are modest, but sufficiently terry. When flowering plays magic colors - from brown to red and yellow-golden. This species of marigold is fast-growing and blooms before the onset of frost.
Yellow stone
Annual plant, grows sometimes almost a meter. Shrubs are quite branched at the root with very deviated lateral shoots. Inflorescences are large, reaching more than 15 cm in diameter, terry and spherical. The color shimmers from yellow to golden color. It blooms very well on balconies, and in winter - at home.
Golden Dollar
Very high in its kind of plant. With maximum growth can reach more than a meter. The bush is very compact, the stems grow close to each other, and they are quite strong, with large leaves. The inflorescences are large, bright red, sometimes tinged with orange. Looks good in the cut.
Golden light
This species of marigolds grows compactly, on strong green stalks with a red impregnation. The height of this species is not higher than 80 cm. The leaves are large, the inflorescences are slightly rounded, double, up to 10 cm in diameter. Flower petals have a bright orange color. The variety is quite late and begins to bloom from mid-summer to the very cold.
Lemon Prize
Kovoroobraznye bushes, just over half a meter tall. Stems are strong, with a pleasant pink bloom. The leaves of the Lemon Prize are very large, dark green. The inflorescences are large, similar to small balls, terry, with a pleasant lemon-colored color. It blooms in early summer. Cultivated for groups of flowers with high planting or for cutting.
Kilimanjaro
One of the most beautiful varieties of marigolds in its subspecies. Tall shrub on strong stems, with bright green leaves. The flowers are magically beautiful and resemble delicate, white terry balls. This subspecies marigolds brought specifically for cutting.
Solar giants
This flower is distinguished by large terry inflorescences reaching more than 15 cm in diameter. The height of these giants does not exceed 75 cm. The stems are very dense and stand firmly against strong winds. Coloring spherical flowers rich orange color. They are grown for both group and for single plantings. Well worth cutting.
Eskimo
Dwarf shrub with rare green leaves. Despite its small growth, it grows sprawling and has rather large inflorescences in the form of balls of delicate vanilla color. Sometimes there are whites. Good for group plantings.
We introduced you to the most popular varieties of marigolds. The main feature of these colors is that they are not picky about soil conditions and are not so difficult to maintain. Growing these plants, you can enjoy them on your site, and then cut and admire them in a vase for a long time. Most varieties can be dug for the winter and continue to grow at home. Choose the most pleasant varieties for you and, without hesitation, go to the nearest garden store to shop for seeds of these wonderful flowers.
