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Calendula officinalis (Common marigold)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Calendula officinalis
Other names
Common marigold, Golds, Goldes, Goldings, Goldins, Jack-on-horseback, Marybuds, Mary's gold, Pot marigold, Rod's gold, Ruddes, Ruddles, Scotch marigold, Souvenir, Yellow goldes
Genus
Calendula Calendula
Species
C. officinalis - C. officinalis is a bushy, mound-forming annual or biennial with lance- or spoon-shaped, softly hairy, aromatic, dark green leaves and, from early summer into autumn, double, edible, daisy-like, bright orange flowers from early summer into autumn.
Calendula officinalis is: Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Upright
Flower
Orange in Summer; Orange in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Powdery mildew , Virus Powdery mildew , Virus
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Pinch out terminal buds if growing for cut flowers. Cut back after flowering or remove.
Propagation
Sow seed in situ in mid- to late spring. Alternatively, starts seeds indoors in early spring at 18-23C.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Calendula officinalis (Common marigold) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Add to salads, Beds and borders, Cake decoration, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Garden edging, Meadow
Cultivation
Grow in poor, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
The orange flowers of this plant are sometimes hard to place. It looks good with forget-me-nots in early summer, or later in the year with blue hyssop. Otherwise plant with creamy, variegated foliage.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Calendula officinalis
Other names
Common marigold, Golds, Goldes, Goldings, Goldins, Jack-on-horseback, Marybuds, Mary's gold, Pot marigold, Rod's gold, Ruddes, Ruddles, Scotch marigold, Souvenir, Yellow goldes
Genus
Calendula Calendula
Species
C. officinalis - C. officinalis is a bushy, mound-forming annual or biennial with lance- or spoon-shaped, softly hairy, aromatic, dark green leaves and, from early summer into autumn, double, edible, daisy-like, bright orange flowers from early summer into autumn.
Native to
Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Orange in Summer; Orange in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Pinch out terminal buds if growing for cut flowers. Cut back after flowering or remove.
Propagation
Sow seed in situ in mid- to late spring. Alternatively, starts seeds indoors in early spring at 18-23C.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Calendula officinalis (Common marigold) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Add to salads, Beds and borders, Cake decoration, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Garden edging, Meadow
Cultivation
Grow in poor, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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COMPANION PLANTS
The orange flowers of this plant are sometimes hard to place. It looks good with forget-me-nots in early summer, or later in the year with blue hyssop. Otherwise plant with creamy, variegated foliage.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
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