Calendula, English Marigold, Pot Marigold 'Candyman Orange'

Calendulasuffruticosa

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Calendula (ka-LEN-dew-luh)
Species
suffruticosa (suf-roo-tee-KO-sa)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Glendale, Arizona

Austin, Texas

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Glendale, AZ (Zone 9b) | January 2014 | positive

This plant does extremely well when planted in mid to late fall and grows all winter long in zone 9b. They have nice big green leaves an...Read More

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