Marigold Garland

Because these particular blossoms are presented to the Hindu deities Vishnu and Lakshmi in marriage ceremonies, they are believed to bring the newlyweds good luck and prosperity in their new lives together. The marigold's association with the sun makes it a popular choice for Indian weddings and other celebrations. Marigolds, both yellow and orange, are commonly used in traditional Indian wedding decorations. Decorating an Indian wedding with marigold flowers is not unusual. Traditional Indian weddings often include the usage of marigold flowers, which allow the bride and groom to incorporate floral symbolism into their nuptials. When a mandap is decorated with bright orange and yellow marigolds, it becomes a stunning backdrop for a wedding between a passionately in love couple.

Even when planted indoors at the beginning of the year rather than in the garden from seed, their maximum lifespan is usually less than a year. Since they only live for a single growing season, garden marigolds only have one chance to bloom before they perish. In hot summer climes, they benefit from afternoon shade but otherwise thrive in continuous sunlight. They can grow in clay soil, but they really like the kind that drains well all the way through. Marigolds require a moderate amount of water, though, in the hotter months, a user may want to give them a little more.