marigolds

[4390evans]

So I tried to take seeds from the marigolds I have when they were on their way out last year but was unsuccessful, but me and the bairn has been out in the garden today and came across loads, think I was trying to take em to early last year. So now im wondering will the plant that I got the seeds off come back this year or do I dig it out and re-sow?

Thanks guys
Jen x

[Martin H]

French marigolds will not come through the winter, you will need to re-sow. If they are pot marigolds (Calendula) then they may survive but even so fresh ones will probably do better.

[Alison]

Although I find both types self seed all over the place.


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[Two_Sheds]

What marigolds are we talking about here? If they're alive now, in January, then I'm guessing pot marigold (calendula)

I tried to take seeds from the marigolds ... last year but was unsuccessful

I think I remember talking with you about seed-saving. You must wait until the plant is brown & crispy. If you take seeds off a green plant, the immature seeds won't be ripe, and won't germinate [/QUOTE]

will the plant that I got the seeds off come back this year

No. Once they've made seed, their job is done and they die

[4390evans]

You prob will of Two_sheds but I havent the best of memories, terrible really for my age!

They are as you say gold and crispy there was so many I gave some to the bairns school.

Im not sure what type they are tbh they are orange. Ive got some orange ones in and some Aztec marigolds in this year x

[Jardiniere]

my pot marigolds come up over and over again, probably because they reseed themselves but i'm convinced some over winter.

[WendyC]

Yes pot marigolds/ calendula do overwinter as small plants ready to flower early summer. On my plot I've lots of poppies and nigella which have overwintered too.

[FruityLoop]

I don't know about over wintering but the ones I planted out last year still have a few flowers on!


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[4390evans]

Is your poppies in a pot out side wendy? Ive got poppies for this year but I dont know whether to put them in a pot or in the ground. Ive sowed loads of seeds over the past 2 year and most havent come up. What do you think?
Jen x