Marigold
Calendula spp.
Also known as
Scotch marigold, English marigold, Pot marigold
Marigold top (aka) by Aka (CC BY-SA 2.5)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H4
RHS hardiness
-10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
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60cm | Max | 40cm |
30cm | Min | 20cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Marigold Overview
Calendula is a genus of around 20 annual and perennial evergreen shrub and herbaceous species native to West Europe, Macaronesia, the Mediterranean and Southwest Asia. Commonly known as marigolds, this genus contains recognisable species, the most well known of which, Calendula officinalis is the pot marigold, which is cultivated as a popular garden plant. Flowers range in colour from white to orange and yellow and can have single or double flowers.
Common problems with Marigold
How to propagate Marigold
Cuttings
Propagation is by annuals, sow the seeds outdoors in the spring or autumn, the shrubs by stem cuttings in the summer.
Seed
Annuals may self seed.
Other uses of Marigold
Suitable for coastal conditions.
Flowers - Annuals to direct sow in June
There is still time to direct sow these fast growing summer flowers where you want them to flower.
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