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Durango® Bee Marigold Plant

8.95
  • - Height: 6-10 inches
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: Spring-Fall
  • - Each 3-Inch Pot contains 1 Durango® Bee Marigold Plant
Plant Features

Durango® Bee Marigold features 2-inch, square-petalled blossoms with in fantastic mahogany-red shades. This fast growing French Marigold tolerate extreme weather and are exceedingly easy to grow!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in spring after the last frost date

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.5

Watering Specifics:

  • - Allow the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time
  • - Fertilize lightly every 4-6 weeks during the growing season

Pruning and Maintenance:

  • - Pinch back young plants to promote bushier growth

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Marigolds are generally pest-resistant

Light Requirements:

  • - Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Heat-tolerant but may struggle in extreme heat without adequate water
  • - Not frost-hardy

Companion Plants for Marigolds:

  • - Tomatoes: Marigolds help repel nematodes that can damage tomato roots
  • - Peppers: The strong scent of marigolds deters aphids and other pests from pepper plants
  • - Basil: This herb benefits from marigolds' pest-repelling properties and grows well alongside them
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Medium
Mature Spread 10-12 inches
Habit Upright
Flower Color Red, Yellow
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Features Cut Flowers, Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden, Cottage Garden, English Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Focal Point
Critter Resistance Deer Resistance: Medium, Rabbit
Pet Friendly Yes
Plant Type Hybrid
Tolerates Clay soil, Sandy soil

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Plants I bought were great.

From Hollis | September 20, 2021


Unique blooms!

Very unique. Rabbit proof so far. They love the sun and are tolerating the heat. Growing well!

From Carol | June 19, 2021


Durango Marigold

Small but healthy and I think it will do well

From Ronald | April 09, 2021


Awesome

Every order is always strong robust and healthy

From CYNTHIA | October 11, 2020


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Great plants and variety.Lots of different colors. Plants you cannot find at most nursery

From mike | May 03, 2020


Excellent!

Plants arrived strong and healthy. Still look good in their new pots. Two of the three are blooming with big beautiful flowers.

From Louise | August 01, 2019


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