General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Plant Height: 12 - 24 inches
Plant Spread: 6 - 8 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Seeds: Days to germinate: 7 - 14
Sow in situ
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Calendula

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Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2021-08-14
Plant trial

Photo courtesy of Select Seeds
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Photo courtesy of Select Seeds
  • Uploaded by Joy

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