Marigolds erect and thin-leaved - varieties of favorite black shavers
What is remarkable about marigolds is that among them each gardener can choose flowers to his liking. Take, for example, erect and thin-leaved marigolds: these two groups are fundamentally different from each other. While retaining the original aroma, at the same time they represent the absolute opposite of each other. While some are tall and large, others are quite compact, with small inflorescences. It is easy to distinguish them by their appearance, but choosing the most beautiful one is not at all easy. Each variety of marigolds, whether erect or thin-leaved, is chic in its own way.
Challenging, large double inflorescences or small adorable buds - which do you choose? Let's get acquainted with these familiar, but at the same time unusual varieties of marigolds. We hope our short selection of varieties will help you decide and find your flower. So let's get started.
Why handsome men are chic - erect marigolds
The upright species is also sometimes called African marigolds. This group consists mainly of hybrid varieties with monochromatic double flowers. It is noteworthy that they do well as a potted culture and continue to bloom in the winter in the house.
One of the most beautiful and large-flowered species of upright marigolds include the following varieties:
- Kilimanjaro;
- Solar giants;
- Eskimo;
- Alaska;
- Cupid is orange;
- Orange king.
Kilimanjaro marigolds, annual, terry
The spectacular flowers are striking in their size and unusual color. In the photo of Kilimanjaro marigolds, it seems that large, densely stuffed, white buds with a yellow center. In fact, all the petals are delicate vanilla in color, and the middle is slightly darker, since they are not fully opened. The height of the bush itself is on average 50 cm, although it may be more. The diameter of the flower is from 7 to 12 cm. It blooms from July to frost.
Thanks to its lush forms and strong straight stem, the variety is ideal for cutting into bouquets.
Marigolds Solar giants, annual, carnation
One of the tallest and most spectacular varieties is striking in its size. The height of the bushes can reach 1 m, and the diameter of the buds is 17 cm. In the photo of the marigolds of the Solar Giants, you can see that the inflorescences are very lush. They resemble a giant pink carnation because of the wavy petals at the edges.
Flowers are distinguished by their "long life" after cutting - they can stand in a vase for more than 2 weeks.
Eskimo marigolds, medium-sized
In a shady place, the bushes grow up to 60 cm, in the sun their height does not exceed 35 cm.The inflorescences are very delicate, cream-colored, but rather large - up to 10 cm in diameter, terry. They bloom from mid-summer until the October frost. Looks spectacular in composition with early flowering chrysanthemums.
Alaska marigolds, medium-sized, large-flowered
A medium-sized variety no more than 60 cm in height strikes with large densely doubled buds. The diameter of the inflorescences is on average about 12 cm, but it can reach all 15 cm. The petals are light lemon-colored, slightly curving around the edges.
Marigolds Cupid orange undersized
Bushes are small, up to 20 cm in height, but with straight stems that begin to branch strongly from the very bottom. Photo of marigolds Cupid orange emphasizes their beauty and originality of inflorescences. They consist of many smaller petals of the same color. The extreme row is represented by wider petals, curved in the opposite direction, under the flower. The diameter of the buds reaches 12 cm.
Marigolds Orange king tall, chrysanthemum
A very rich variety catches the eye with large bright orange buds up to 11 cm in diameter. They consist of many wavy petals, growing densely, and are similar to chrysanthemum flowers. The bush itself is quite tall, up to 80 cm tall.
Graceful and delicate thin-leaved marigolds
Flowers of this group are distinguished by their compact size, fine dense foliage and simplicity of inflorescences. The buds are colored mainly yellow and orange, have simple petals, without terry. Peduncles are short, collected in corymbose inflorescences. The bushes are low, a maximum of 40 cm, but with a powerful root system, which provides nutrition for such a profusely flowering plant.
This is one of the most unpretentious plants, which is home to hot Mexico. They can grow in almost any environment. Shady terrain, dirty and polluted soil will not prevent these black-shaved people from revealing their beauty.
Cirrus-dissected leaves of thin-leaved marigolds have a pleasant aroma and are used as a spice in cooking.
Among the thin-leaved marigolds, it is worth noting such charming varieties:
- Lulu;
- Paprika;
- Gold gem.
Used for compositions along garden paths, near reservoirs.
Lulu marigolds annual, undersized, small-flowered
The photo of Lulu marigolds shows that they grow in a compact bush. Its height is only 30 cm, but the plant forms many lateral branches, turning into a kind of openwork ball. In early summer, among the thin foliage, very small flowers with one row of petals begin to bloom. Their diameter does not exceed 3 mm, but the variety "takes" in quantity - there are a lot of buds on the bushes. The color of the inflorescences can be pure or two-colored. Lulu lemon marigolds are bright yellow. But Lulu Mexican marigolds are dark yellow, with a brown edging in the middle of the flower. Flowering continues until September and already at an air temperature of 1 ° C, the plants wither.
Despite the low growth, the stems are not very durable. It is better to plant Lulu in a cozy place, otherwise the wind will break the bush.
Marigolds Paprika annual dwarf
Graceful bushes, only 25 cm high, look like balls due to strong branching. The flowers are small, no more than 2 cm in diameter, simple. The large yellow center is framed by one row of red-brown even petals. In the photo of thin-leaved marigolds Paprika, you can see that the buds bloom one after another, prolonging flowering until the very frost.
Marigold Gold Gem
Very lush, highly branched bushes do not grow above 30 cm in height. They are distinguished by thin stems and light green color of openwork leaves. However, they are almost invisible under the abundance of small inflorescences. Their diameter is only 2 cm, but there are a lot of buds. The variety is quite consistent with its name: non-double flowers are painted in bright yellow. The middle of the inflorescences is darker, with an orange stroke on each petal.
Marigolds thin-leaved Golden gem prefer a sunny place, but will grow and bloom in light partial shade.
These are not all varieties of erect and thin-leaved marigolds. However, looking at the photo, and from the described varieties, you can understand how beautiful they are. For lovers of bright and large flowers, hybrid species of upright black-shaved with strong stems and an impressive diameter of buds are suitable.But narrow-leaved varieties will delight with their forms florists who dream of compact and flowering border plants. Better yet, plant both species and then your flowerbed will be unmatched!