Botanical Name: Common Names:
Calendula officinalis Marigold,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Herbs & Vegetables Clumping
Description:
Small hardy annual with green foliage and lovely single to double bright yellow-orange daisy-like flowers during Summer. Great for cottage themed gardens. Petals are edible and can be added to salads. Grows approx. 60cm tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Edible Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Powdery Mildew
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Asteraceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Orange, Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Low
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