Calendula officinalis
Pot Marigold
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Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) - Description
C. officinalis is native to Southern Europe and around the Mediterranean Sea. The plants grow to heights of 1 to 2.5 feet tall and wide with bright green 4 inch long leaves.
Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) - Blooming
They easily provide color from late fall to spring in mild-winter climates. In colder climates, Calendulas will bloom from spring to mid-summer. Deadhead to lengthen the flowering period.
Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) - Growth
Bushy, fast-growing annuals and woody-based evergreen perennials. Calendulas can range in size from 1 to 2 ft. tall and 1 to 1 1/2 feet wide. Grows best in sun or partial shade. The flowers are suitable for cutting as they are long lasting. Grow annuals in an informal border. Calendulas grow well in containers as well.
Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) - Planting
Seeds can be sown in the ground or in flats in late Summer or early Fall in mild-Winter climates. Everywhere else, the seeds should be sown in Spring.
Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) - Pest
Snails, slugs, aphids, and whiteflies can cause problems. Other issues include powdery mildew, aster yellows, fungal leaf spots, rust, gray mold, white smut, and cucumber mosaic virus.
Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) - Interesting facts
Calendulas are native to the Mediterranean region.
Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) - Soil and irrigation
Calendulas adapt to most soils as long as the drainage is adequate.
