Calendula officinalis Scotch marigold, Pot marigold
Plant Needs.... Planting site Hardiness: Hardy in UK/Ireland/Scottish Highlands Zones 6 to 10 (-23C to 4C / -10F to 40F) Border/container: Borders and containers Sun/shade: Likes sun; tolerates part shade Soil type: Chalk, Loam (normal), Poor soil Soil pH: Acid (ericaceous), Alkaline, Neutral Moisture: Well drained soil Hazardous: No
Plant care Care required: Low maintenance
Calendula officinalis Scotch marigold, Pot marigold
Colours and scent Flowers: Yellow Fruit: Leaf: Green Stem: Variegated leaf: No Scent: Yes, pungent Aroma location: flower
Size and shape Height: 0.70m Height at 10yrs: 0.70m Spread: 0.50m Spread at 10yrs: 0.50m Shape: Dome
Evergreen, Seasons of interest... Blooms/foliage interest in: Summer, Autumn Evergreen: No, deciduous
Calendula officinalis Scotch marigold, Pot marigold
Plant Names... Botanical name: Calendula officinalis Common name: Scotch marigold, Pot marigold Also known as:
Plant Type... Plant botanical type: Annual
Use For... Ground cover, Bedding plant, Butterfly attraction, Bird attraction
Description... The parent of innumerable varieties, the marigold is a love-it-or-hate-it plant. The species is rather more gentle than some varieties, having cheery, bright yellow flowers with golden centres and a pungent fragrance. There is fine, linear green foliage. This marigold looks best grouped en masse, rather than as a thin front line of a border. The leaves and petals are edible and can be used for salads.
Typically available as
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Seeds
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(GA6)
(GA9)
Bulbs
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Plants
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Calendula officinalis
Planting your new plant
Water the plant thoroughly when you get it home, and plant out as soon as possible. Make the hole for the plant larger that the pot it is in and the same depth. When removing the plant from the pot, squeeze the sides of the pot to loosen it. Loosen the roots of the plant, put the plant in the hole spreading the roots to encourage them to grow outwards. Fill round the edges of the rootball with soil to the same level as the surrounding soil.
Care for your plant
Plants in containers need plant food to thrive when in growth. Seek advice from your retailer regarding best product(s). Follow the packet instructions when applying plant food. Remove fading flowers to encourage fresh ones.
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