skip to main content

Pinching Marigolds

20 years ago

Today after reading about pinching I decided to give it a try. I pinched a few of my marigold plants that are coming back from last year. I then took what was pinched off and stuck it in the ground. Now this afternoon they are all wilted. Can you tell me what I might have done wrong? Other than being greedy and hoping for some free plants.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (3)

susanzone5 (NY)
20 years ago
Are the plants wilted or the cuttings? Marigolds don't really root from cuttings. It's so easy to grow them from seed. When you pinch plants and root them (other than marigolds) you have to shade them till they grow roots or they wilt.
mary_max
Original Author
20 years ago
Thanks for the help. It was the cuttings that wilted. Thanks for the advice! I really appreciate the info.
Related Professionals
Brunswick Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Macon Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Worthington Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · La Crosse Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · El Dorado Landscape Contractors · DeRidder Landscape Contractors · Fort Worth Landscape Contractors · Aurora Landscape Contractors · Milwaukee Landscape Contractors · Palm Bay Architects & Building Designers · Lake Charles Architects & Building Designers · Knoxville Architects & Building Designers · Huron Architects & Building Designers · Eureka Architects & Building Designers · Hilo Architects & Building Designers
vera_eastern_wa
20 years ago
The Marigolds I grow (Harlequin) are so self-branching, pinching isn't required...growing about 2'x2'; their gorgeous :)

Vera

Related Stories

FARM YOUR YARD Grow a Kitchen Garden in 16 Square Feet

Got a sunny 4-by-4 space? You can make meals more interesting with your own vegetables and herbs

CONTAINER GARDENS 8 Easy Container Plants to Grow From Seed

Get beautiful blooms and herbs in summer by starting these choice garden picks from seed in spring

CONTAINER GARDENS Choose Complementary Colors for Dazzling Container Gardens

By Olander Garden Design

Red and green, purple and yellow, and blue and orange are opposing pairs that work in perfect harmony

GARDENING GUIDES 20 Favorite Flowers for Butterflies and Bouquets

By Marianne Lipanovich

Discover perennials and annuals that do double duty as butterfly magnets and versatile cut flowers

SAVING WATER Xeriscape Gardens: How to Get a Beautiful Landscape With Less Water

By Jocelyn H. Chilvers

Conserve water and make gardening much easier with the xeriscape approach’s 7 principles

FARM YOUR YARD If You Have Room for Only One Summer Crop ...

Get an edible that’s long on flavor even if you’re short on space, with a long-time gardener’s favorite picks

GARDENING GUIDES California Gardener's June Checklist

Update your hydrangeas, catch up on tomatoes and more ways to enjoy your California garden in June

EDIBLE GARDENS Natural Ways to Get Rid of Weeds in Your Garden

By Abundant City

Use these techniques to help prevent the spread of weeds and to learn about your soil

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING Garden Musts for May

Mid-Atlantic Gardening Guide: Plant summer bulbs, pick off those stinkbugs and enjoy the flowering trees, wildflowers and more

EDIBLE GARDENS Summer Crops: How to Grow Tomatoes

By Marianne Lipanovich

Plant tomato seedlings in spring for one of the best tastes of summer, fresh from your backyard

Sponsored

More Discussions

Can I transplant sweetpea plants in early Spring?

4

Marbling on lisianthus leaves and flowers

1

Does anyone have "Nicki" series Nicotiana seeds?

0