Yellow Perfection Marigold (Tagetes erecta 'Perfection')

Yellow Perfection Marigold

Yellow Perfection Marigold is a popular garden plant with showy double blooms. It is widely used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics due to its high levels of carotenoids. The plant contains a natural insect repellent that repels mosquitoes and other pests.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Yellow Perfection Marigold

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Regular watering is crucial during planting, especially in sunny conditions, while yellow Perfection Marigold develops its root system. Once established, water weekly for vibrant flowers, adjusting based on environmental conditions. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot, and mist seedlings in extreme heat to maintain soil moisture.

Fertilize: Yellow Perfection Marigold adapts easily and typically needs no fertilizer unless in poor soil. For extended blooms, topdress during summer and apply special Compositae fertilizer in the evening. Dilute this fertilizer 15 days before blooming and consider spraying 0.5% monopotassium phosphate post-bloom.

Pruning: Yellow Perfection Marigold thrives with proper pruning techniques. Pinch back young stems in early spring for bushier growth, remove spent flowers during the season, and prune leggy or damaged stems in late spring. This regular pruning enhances blooming and maintains the plant's overall health and shape.

Propagation: Yellow Perfection Marigold is propagated by sowing in spring or summer, and summer cuttings can be taken. Use a 3-5 inch tender shoot, remove lower leaves, and plant in soil. After sufficient watering and partial shade, roots develop in two weeks, and it can bloom in one month.

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