Calendula officinalis 'Oktoberfest'

Pot Marigold

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Common Name:

Pot Marigold

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Orange

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

60 cm

Maximum width:

40 cm

Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis 'Oktoberfest') - Description

We are highly impressed with the blooming power of this favorite choice for cut flowers. Lined along Burpee's raised vegetable beds, 'Oktoberfest' keeps blooming and blooming, from early spring right on to the middle of summer. Full 2 1/2" flowers are intense deep orange with a small dark eye, topping long, sturdy stems. Keep cutting! Ht: 20-24".

Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis 'Oktoberfest') - 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 'Oktoberfest') - 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 'Oktoberfest') - 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 'Oktoberfest') - 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 'Oktoberfest') - Interesting facts

Calendulas are native to the Mediterranean region.

Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis 'Oktoberfest') - Soil and irrigation

Calendulas adapt to most soils as long as the drainage is adequate.