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Calendula, Trailing Calendula, English Marigold, Pot Marigold 'Summerlovers Skyfire Yellow'

Calendulasuffruticosa subsp. maritima

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Calendula suffruticosa subsp. maritima by nifty413

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Calendula (ka-LEN-dew-luh)

Info

Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Regional

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peejay12

(Zone 9b) | May 2014 | neutral

This plant seems to be available everywhere except the UK -- why not?
If anyone has genuine seeds or small plants to sell, please let me know.

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