Marigolds

Marigolds have been around forever. However lots of people have a hate - hate relationship with them. They are too blobby, they are too yellow, they are too orange. the flowers on most french or dwarf marigolds are too round and ball like.

Several years ago we had some with a flatter and wider flower. Unfortunatly they disappeared. Last year a new variety called Durango came out. they have the same larger flower with the wider petals. Called in the trade as anemone type as opposed to crested type which is the more common.

They grow a little larger and sweem to be better blooming and show more color. the yellow is a little softer and gold is less orange. I really like them.

Marigolds are also noted for being resistant to the root diseases that affect Vinca and Petunias. All in all the durangos are a valuable addition to our sun summer color palate.