How to prune french marigold 'durango'

Throughout the growing season; mid-season cutback in late summer if needed. Snap or snip spent flower heads back to the nearest set of leaves. For a mid-season refresh, shear the whole plant back by one-third and water well.

Deadhead weekly; mid-season cutback once if needed. French Marigold 'Durango' is a prolific self-cleaner that blooms heavily with minimal intervention, but deadheading spent flowers encourages even more continuous bloom and prevents a tired, seed-heavy look mid-season. Pinch young transplants once to build a bushier habit. In late summer, cut plants back by one-third if flowering slows.

Snap or snip spent flower heads back to the nearest set of leaves. For a mid-season refresh, shear the whole plant back by one-third and water well.