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    VictorBy VictorSeptember 8, 2022Updated:September 8, 2022No Comments7 Mins Read
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    Table of Contents

    • Can You Plant Marigolds In The Shade?
    • Do Marigolds Do Well In Pots?
    • Do Marigolds Prefer Morning Or Afternoon Sun? 
    • How Often Do You Water Marigold?
    • Conclusion 

    Due to their beauty and ease of development, marigolds are among the most common flowers that gardeners plant during the summer.  

    But what about their sunlight requirements, do marigolds need full sun?

    When they are planted in a location where they receive direct sunlight, they grow well and produce colorful blooms. 

    And although marigolds can live for brief periods in partial shade, the flowers need regular exposure to full sunlight for a predetermined amount of time each day in order to develop, produce leaves, maintain a robust root system, and form buds that result in vibrant blooms. 

    When marigolds receive insufficient sunlight, the excessive moisture in the soil can cause mildew to accumulate and cause minimal blooming.

    If you plan to plant marigolds in your garden, then you may be wondering how much sunlight marigolds require and if they tolerate shade. 

    Well, this article contains all available information on the amount of sun or shade required when growing marigolds.

    Can You Plant Marigolds In The Shade?

    Marigolds planted in a shaded area won’t be as robust as marigolds that receive at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. 

    Additionally, over-wet soil caused by the shade can encourage the spread of fungus on your plants.

    In the shadow or shaded area, they will become unwell and provide fewer flowers.

    You can add compost to your garden soil to ward off illness and mildew brought on by wet soil and a lack of sunlight.

    Marigolds need to be grown in healthy, well-drained soil in addition to exposure to sunlight.

    If planting your marigolds in a shaded area is your only option, the soil must be prepared before planting. 

    You have to incorporate a suitable organic substance, such as compost, into your soil to make it ready.  

    Planting shaded marigolds in drainage-compatible containers is a useful tip for cultivating them because this makes it possible to water plants properly so they stay hydrated. 

    Additionally, each container is portable, allowing for easy relocation to a location with more direct solar exposure.

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    Do Marigolds Do Well In Pots?

    Marigolds are wonderful container plants because their luxuriant leaves cover the surface and are topped off by fiery blossoms. 

    Growing marigolds in pots also enable you to re-position them when necessary, which is perfect for spots in a small garden that don’t receive full sun.

    If you want to grow marigolds in pots, you have to look for compact species that won’t get too tall or wide while growing in containers. 

    These species are frequently marked as containers, which makes identifying them very simple. 

    Or make sure the container can support the plant’s mature height if you wish to cultivate one of the higher types.

    Any variety of marigolds can be grown in pots, however some varieties, like African marigolds, can grow up to 3 feet tall and can be too big for typical containers. 

    Perfect container species include French marigolds, which are little, bushy plants that, depending on the type, grow to heights of only 6 to 18 inches. 

    they come in double or single blooms, and in the colors orange, yellow, mahogany, or bicolor.

    Another excellent option for potted marigold plants is signet marigolds, which are bushy plants that may be orange, yellow, or rusty red with beautiful, lacy foliage.

    Do Marigolds Prefer Morning Or Afternoon Sun? 

    For the flowers to develop normally and for normal foliage to develop, marigolds will generally require anywhere between five and six hours of full sunlight each day. 

    To ensure that the blooms receive the correct amount of sun, one of the best areas to plant marigolds is along a border or even next to your home on the south side.

    While marigolds can withstand the heat of the sun, they do best in areas with both direct and reflected sunshine, as well as moist, solid soil that helps the flowers stay upright. 

    On exceptionally hot days, the plants may occasionally require a little protection in the afternoon to prevent them from wilting. 

    This is especially true if you aren’t mulching the soil to help it retain as much moisture as possible and if you are in constantly hot desert regions.

    The fact that thee plants always make the most of their full-sun settings means that the leaves can continuously photosynthesize throughout the day, which helps to explain why full sunshine exposure is so crucial. 

    You can put your smaller plants with 12 inches of space around them and the larger, taller types with about 36 inches of space to make sure your blossoms are getting adequate sun. 

    It helps to provide the maximum amount of sunlight exposure by placing them carefully, keeping the available space in mind.

    These plants will be able to produce several blossoms at once when you do this.

    By keeping an eye on the blooms and deadheading the marigolds as needed, you can keep the flowers coming. 

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    How Often Do You Water Marigold?

    One of the primary elements that fill and shape plant cells is water, which is kept in these cells for the plant to use, giving the plant structure and aiding in its upright posture.

    Water is also how nutrients are delivered to the areas of the plant that require them. 

    The nutrients are still in the soil and are periodically pulled up by the roots through the water and the plant wouldn’t be able to absorb any nutrients without water, leading to a deficit and stunted growth.

    Finally, without water, photosynthesis is impossible because water and carbon dioxide are used by the leaves to transform sunlight-generated energy into nourishment for growth.

    Giving your plant the proper quantities of water is essential to preventing many common marigold issues like wilting or yellowing.

    When you first water your marigold flower, it should be just after planting. 

    This promotes the roots to swell deeper into the soil and closes off any significant air gaps that can cause the plant’s sections to get dry. 

    You should keep the soil moist for the first week or two to allow the roots to establish and anchor the plant in the ground.

    After that, marigolds just require deep watering once a week, and they are content with that. 

    If your region experiences rainy springs or summers, they can be able to survive on rainwater alone.

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    Conclusion 

    Marigolds are not difficult to take care of as a plant and your garden will be filled with different beautiful colors like orange, yellow, and red. 

    They also make beautiful cut flowers for gifts or the home and are rife with symbolism and meaning.

    Once they have been planted, a simple watering once a week is sufficient for them for the remainder of the season.

    In conclusion, to get the most out of all of your marigolds, you must plant them with the information provided in this article and take care to ensure they aren’t exposed to too much shade.

    Victor

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