Calendula Orange King - Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
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Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is a
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is a short-lived perennial in warmer climates, but in cooler climate zones it is usually grown as an annual flower in garden beds and containers. Although commonly known as pot marigold, calendula is different from the common marigold (Tagetes spp.). It is, however, part of the Asteraceae family along with daisies and chrysanthemums, and has a daisy-like appearance. It is planted in spring after the last frost and grows relatively quickly, flowering six to eight weeks from seeding.
The common name of pot marigold originated from the gold flowers that bloomed during the festivals of the Virgin Mary in Renaissance times (mary + gold = marigold). Ancient Greek, Roman, Arabic, and Indian cultures used calendula as a medicinal herb and as a dye for fabrics, food, and cosmetics. Today, gardeners grow these plants for their cheery flowers and profuse blooming habit. Though they most commonly are seen in varieties with yellow, orange, and red flowers, you can also find them in subtle shades of pink and cream.
Common Marigold, Pot marigold is the true wild form of this lovely, ancient cottage garden flower. A fast growing annual or biennial, it has aromatic leaves and heads of vivid-orange daisy-like flowers which are borne in long and seemingly everlasting succession in the summer and autumn until the first hard frosts. The daisy-like flowers are excellent for cutting and can also be added to salads as an edible flower. They can even be used as a substitute for saffron when colouring rice dishes, and also can be made into tea. Finally, they are very bee-friendly!
Also known as pot marigold, the Calendula flowers thrive in cold climatic conditions. They can also handle hot temperatures and endure sunlight. They produce beautiful, yellow-orange flowers that augment the warmth of interior spaces.
Calendula Varieties
There are numerous cultivars of Calendula officinalis. Popular varieties include:
'Pink Surprise': Ruffled gold and yellow flowers, sometimes with pink edges and dark apricot centers
'Touch of Red': Flowers with a mixture of orange and red shades with red-tipped petals
'Greenheart Orange': Flowers with orange petals surrounding lime-green centers; a very unusual looking plant
'Citrus Cocktail': A compact, short plant with yellow and orange flowers; works well in containers
'Dwarf Gem': A compact variety with double-petal blooms of orange, yellow, and apricot; another good variety for containers
'Prince': A tall variety that is heat-tolerant with orange and yellow blooms.
'Golden Princess': Bright yellow blooms with a contrasting black center.
Calendula — also called pot marigold — displays bright orange or sunny yellow flowers, but it also has a history as a home remedy. The aromatic heads of C. officinalis go into oils and salves traditionally applied to irritated skin, such as diaper rash. Of course if you're looking to treat a specific condition, consult with a doctor or dermatologist for advice first. Otherwise read on to learn the specifics for growing and caring for these delicate blooms.
Calendula can grow to almost two feet tall, and the flowers tend to open with sunny, dry weather and close in cold or moist conditions. They enjoy full sun — or even partial shade in hot summer regions — and average soil. They need a moderate amount of water and if flower production dwindles, you can cut back the plants to promote new blooms.
Calendula will self-sow yearly in many gardens and don't mind crowding. Direct-sow the seeds in early spring or late fall, as they can withstand some frost.
The common name of pot marigold originated from the gold flowers that bloomed during the festivals of the Virgin Mary in Renaissance times (mary + gold = marigold). Ancient Greek, Roman, Arabic, and Indian cultures used calendula as a medicinal herb and as a dye for fabrics, food, and cosmetics. Today, gardeners grow these plants for their cheery flowers and profuse blooming habit. Though they most commonly are seen in varieties with yellow, orange, and red flowers, you can also find them in subtle shades of pink and cream.
Common Marigold, Pot marigold is the true wild form of this lovely, ancient cottage garden flower. A fast growing annual or biennial, it has aromatic leaves and heads of vivid-orange daisy-like flowers which are borne in long and seemingly everlasting succession in the summer and autumn until the first hard frosts. The daisy-like flowers are excellent for cutting and can also be added to salads as an edible flower. They can even be used as a substitute for saffron when colouring rice dishes, and also can be made into tea. Finally, they are very bee-friendly!
Also known as pot marigold, the Calendula flowers thrive in cold climatic conditions. They can also handle hot temperatures and endure sunlight. They produce beautiful, yellow-orange flowers that augment the warmth of interior spaces.
Calendula Varieties
There are numerous cultivars of Calendula officinalis. Popular varieties include:
'Pink Surprise': Ruffled gold and yellow flowers, sometimes with pink edges and dark apricot centers
'Touch of Red': Flowers with a mixture of orange and red shades with red-tipped petals
'Greenheart Orange': Flowers with orange petals surrounding lime-green centers; a very unusual looking plant
'Citrus Cocktail': A compact, short plant with yellow and orange flowers; works well in containers
'Dwarf Gem': A compact variety with double-petal blooms of orange, yellow, and apricot; another good variety for containers
'Prince': A tall variety that is heat-tolerant with orange and yellow blooms.
'Golden Princess': Bright yellow blooms with a contrasting black center.
Calendula — also called pot marigold — displays bright orange or sunny yellow flowers, but it also has a history as a home remedy. The aromatic heads of C. officinalis go into oils and salves traditionally applied to irritated skin, such as diaper rash. Of course if you're looking to treat a specific condition, consult with a doctor or dermatologist for advice first. Otherwise read on to learn the specifics for growing and caring for these delicate blooms.
Calendula can grow to almost two feet tall, and the flowers tend to open with sunny, dry weather and close in cold or moist conditions. They enjoy full sun — or even partial shade in hot summer regions — and average soil. They need a moderate amount of water and if flower production dwindles, you can cut back the plants to promote new blooms.
Calendula will self-sow yearly in many gardens and don't mind crowding. Direct-sow the seeds in early spring or late fall, as they can withstand some frost.
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