Calendula officinalis 'Orange Gem'

Pot Marigold

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Common Name:

Pot Marigold

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis 'Orange Gem') - Description

Double flowers up to 3" across cover compact plants. Available as an attractive mixture of lemon yellow, apricot, gold and orange shades or separately in orange. Makes a dazzling border display. Ideal for pots or window boxes. Height 1'. GARDEN HINTS: Grows best in cool weather. Remove faded flower heads to encourage continuous bloom. For earlier bloom, start seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before outdoor planting time. Cultivate or mulch to control weeds.

Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis 'Orange Gem') - Blooming

They easily provide color from late fall to spring in mild-winter climates. In colder climates, Calendulas will bloom from spring to mid-summer. Deadhead to lengthen the flowering period.

Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis 'Orange Gem') - Growth

Bushy, fast-growing annuals and woody-based evergreen perennials. Calendulas can range in size from 1 to 2 ft. tall and 1 to 1 1/2 feet wide. Grows best in sun or partial shade. The flowers are suitable for cutting as they are long lasting. Grow annuals in an informal border. Calendulas grow well in containers as well.

Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis 'Orange Gem') - Planting

Seeds can be sown in the ground or in flats in late Summer or early Fall in mild-Winter climates. Everywhere else, the seeds should be sown in Spring.

Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis 'Orange Gem') - Pest

Snails, slugs, aphids, and whiteflies can cause problems. Other issues include powdery mildew, aster yellows, fungal leaf spots, rust, gray mold, white smut, and cucumber mosaic virus.

Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis 'Orange Gem') - Interesting facts

Calendulas are native to the Mediterranean region.

Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis 'Orange Gem') - Soil and irrigation

Calendulas adapt to most soils as long as the drainage is adequate.