Flowers macro marigolds. African or american marigolds tagetes erecta. To dry cut marigolds cut blossoms at their peak and remove stems and leaves. These flowers are yellow to orange and do not include red colored marigolds. Includes such common types as sunflowers marigolds zinnias petunias geraniums impatiens coleus.
For live bouquets cut newly opened blooms early in the morning and immediately set the stems in a jar of warm water. Expect cut marigolds to last approximately a week possibly longer if you use a cut flower preservative. The flowers popularity probably derives in part from its ability to bloom brightly all summer long. For live bouquets cut newly opened blooms early in the morning and immediately set the stems in a jar of warm water.
These flowers are the spendthrifts among annuals bringing a wealth of gold copper and brass into our summer and autumn gardens. Marigolds may have daisy like or carnation like flowerheads that are produced singly or in clusters. Hang them upside down in a warm dry place until they are dry. Grow marigolds in containers on patios porches or near seating areas to help deter mosquitoes.
Marigolds make excellent cut flowers for both live and dried arrangements. These marigolds are tall erect growing plants up to three feet in height. Flowers may measure up to 5 inches across. Once marigold flowers are planted they need very little in the way of care.
Marigolds are a very versatile flower. According to the alabama cooperative extension system marigolds help keep nematodes whiteflies mexican bean beetles and tomato hornworms at bay. The flowers are globe shaped and large. Download thousands of free photos on freepik the finder with more than 4 millions free graphic resources.
Marigolds make a fine companion for any plant plagued by these pests including tomatoes corn potatoes beans and hot house and greenhouse plants. This hardiness is one of the reasons that they are often used as bedding plants and container plants. Macro photography of blooming orange marigold flowers.