Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Gabrielle Marie, Brittany Rey
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Mountains, Upland
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Ivory
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney problems
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DAHLIA 'Gallery Salvador'
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Dahlia, Decorative Dahlia, Gallery Salvador Dahlia
Marigold
In Hindi
मेक्सिको का रंगीन फूलों का बड़ा पौधा
गेंदा
In German
Dahlie
Ringelblume
In Spanish
Dalia
Caléndula
In Portuguese
Dália
Malmequer
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Dahlia and Marigold
Season and care of Dahlia and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Dahlia and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dahlia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dahlia is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dahlia is Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Dahlia and Marigold Physical Information
Dahlia and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Dahlia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Dahlia and Marigold are as follows:
Dahlia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Salmon and Ivory
Dahlia leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Dahlia and Marigold
Care of Dahlia and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dahlia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Dahlia 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.