Common varieties of marigold

Marigold "Discovery" Series

The Discovery series is a common variety of marigold. The marigolds in the Discovery series have a plump plant shape and are not very tall. It blooms early, has a long flowering period, and has rich colors including orange and yellow. This series is known for its flower color and plant shape. It is suitable for potted plants and flower beds and has good heat resistance and lodging resistance.

Marigold "Antigua" series

The Antigua series usually blooms in 60 days. The characteristic is that the plant shape is neat and consistent and can cover the entire flower pot. The effect is also better when cultivated in the open field in the garden. When it blooms, there are abundant flowers, all of which are double flowers, and there are four colors, namely: gold, orange, yellow, and light yellow.

Marigold "Inka" Series

The Inka series is characterized by large flowers that bloom early and last throughout the summer. The plant is medium in size, with beautifully shaped leaves of deep green, which give a crisp, neat effect and are excellent in flower beds. The marigolds in this series mainly come in orange, yellow and gold colors.

Marigold "Rich" Series

This variety in the Rich series blooms relatively late, but has a long flowering period and many flowers. It generally grows better in the hot and humid summer. It is particularly suitable for ground flower beds and can also be used as wreaths. Colors include orange, gold, and yellow.

Marigold "Sweet Milk" Series

Sweet Milk is an improvement on the older 'Drifting Snow' series, with pleasing creamy white flowers. It has good growth habits, neat plant shape, and plump flowers. It only takes 11 weeks from sowing to selling. It is very suitable as a flower bed and edging plant, and is also suitable for planting with other plants.

Marigold "Gold Coin" Series

The Gold Coin series generally has larger plants and comes in four colors: gold, dark gold, yellow and orange. It is generally used for cut flowers and wreaths, and is cultivated on a large scale in Vietnam, Thailand and southern China.