How to prune pot marigold 'pacific beauty'

Throughout the growing season — deadhead continuously from first bloom until plant exhausts. Snip spent flower heads just above the next leaf node or bud. Pinch growing tips of young plants once to encourage a bushier habit.

Every few days during flowering season (continuous deadheading). Calendula 'Pacific Beauty' is a fast-growing annual herb that blooms heavily when deadheaded regularly. Pinch or snip spent flower heads as soon as petals drop — this prevents self-seeding and pushes new buds. Pinching young plants at 10–15 cm tall encourages branching and more flowers. No hard pruning needed.

Snip spent flower heads just above the next leaf node or bud. Pinch growing tips of young plants once to encourage a bushier habit.