Calendula growing herbaceous of the genus Calendula also known as Marigold, Calendula perennial evergreen or annual plant mostly used as ornamental plant or medical, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical, temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone: 9+ (as perennial) 3-9 (as annual ).
Leaves color green in lanceolate shape, leaves can be hairy.
Calendula flowers
Flower color yellow, orange, purple, red, pink or more than on color, mostly flat flower with multi petals.
Calendula for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Calendula growing and care:
Cool weather
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aggressive
Planting season:
Spring, summer / Autumn (possible in hardiness 10)
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, mealy bug, spidermites
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead leaves and flowers
Size of the plant?
20-60 cm, 8-24 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
Yellow, orange, purple, red, pink or more than on color the flower mostly flat with multi petals
Scientific name:
Calendula
