How to prune tagetes tenuifolia 'tangerine gem'

Continuously through summer; mid-summer shear if needed. Pinch or snip individual spent blooms at their base. For an overall refresh, cut plants back by about one-third with scissors or shears, then water and feed lightly.

Deadhead weekly; shear once mid-season if needed. Signet marigold 'Tangerine Gem' is largely self-cleaning, but regular deadheading prolongs blooming significantly. Pinch off spent flowers as they fade to prevent seed set and keep new buds coming. A light shear by mid-summer if plants become straggly will encourage a fresh flush of growth and flowers.

Pinch or snip individual spent blooms at their base. For an overall refresh, cut plants back by about one-third with scissors or shears, then water and feed lightly.