Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, India
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Dianthus chinensis, Dianthus deltoides
  
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
meadows, Waste areas
  
Roadsides, wastelands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Fuchsia
  
Orange, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
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 leaves
  
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers, Water soluble fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Insects
  
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
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, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS
  
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
  
Common Name
Dianthus, Garden Spice Fuchsia Dianthus
  
Marigold
  
In Hindi
Dianthus
  
गेंदा
  
In German
Dianthus
  
Ringelblume
  
In French
Dianthus
  
Souci
  
In Spanish
Dianthus
  
Caléndula
  
In Greek
Dianthus
  
κατιφές
  
In Portuguese
Dianthus
  
Malmequer
  
In Polish
Dianthus
  
Nogietek
  
In Latin
Dianthus
  
Caltha
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Caryophyllaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Dianthus
  
Tagetes
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Caryophylleae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Caryophylloideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Dianthus and Marigold
Season and care of Dianthus and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Dianthus and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dianthus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dianthus is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Dianthus and Marigold Physical Information
Dianthus and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Dianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Dianthus and Marigold are as follows:
Dianthus flower color: Pink and Fuchsia
Dianthus leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Dianthus and Marigold
Care of Dianthus and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dianthus pruning is done 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 Dianthus 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.