Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Fruit
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Marigold
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In German
Ringelblume
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Souci
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Caléndula
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
κατιφές
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Nogietek
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Caltha
Hardy Red
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Marigold and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Marigold and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Dwarf Nectarine season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Marigold and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Marigold and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.