Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
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Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
-
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Marigold
In German
Abelia
Ringelblume
In Spanish
Abelia
Caléndula
In Portuguese
Abelia
Malmequer
In Polish
Abelia
Nogietek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asterales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
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Season and Care of Abelia and Marigold
Season and care of Abelia and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is and Marigold season is . The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Abelia and Marigold Physical Information
Abelia and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is 25.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Marigold are as follows:
Care of Abelia and Marigold
Care of Abelia and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.