Marigolds on an almost dead plant

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I had this plant on our terrace. There were leaves that had lost colour andthe branches seemed dead but the plant did not give up and yielded for months All what it needed was water Nature springs happy surprises. I almost pulled it out but saw some buds and let it be. These marigolds called French Boy were small in size but had a velvety feel and the plant yielded profusely. Any surprises that you can share?