Pruning guide
How to prune french marigold
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Pruning french marigold — FAQ
When should I prune french marigold?
Throughout the flowering season (early summer to first frost). Pinch or cut spent blooms cleanly back to the nearest set of leaves or lateral bud. Pinch growing tips of young transplants once to encourage bushy branching before flowering begins.
How often does french marigold need pruning?
Deadhead weekly throughout the growing season. French marigolds are heavy bloomers that slow down without regular deadheading. Removing spent flowers at least once a week prevents seed set and keeps plants producing fresh buds continuously from early summer to frost. Plants are compact so extensive pruning is not needed — deadheading alone is the key maintenance task.
How do you prune french marigold?
Pinch or cut spent blooms cleanly back to the nearest set of leaves or lateral bud. Pinch growing tips of young transplants once to encourage bushy branching before flowering begins.