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Organic Marigold - Calendula officinalis

Calendula officinalis
Marigold

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This mix of common marigolds bear single and double bright orange flowers. They are easy to grow in the garden. The flowers boast medicinal properties. They are repellent to certain insects in the vegetable patch, and are attractive to bees. Its organically certified seeds make it a good choice for consumption, as its flowers enhance and add colour to many dishes, just as they perfume raw preparations.  
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
8 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
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Sowing period March to May
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Flowering time June to September
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Description

Calendula officinalis, also known as common marigold, is an annual plant that is both ornamental and edible. It is presented here as a mix of double and single flowers to sow. Its flowers are bright orange in colour. It is a medicinal plant, and also repels certain insects. Flowering starts in spring and continues regularly until the first frosts. It looks wonderful in flower beds. It also makes an excellent companion plant and can be grown in vegetable gardens where it repels whiteflies and aphids. It is easy to grow in any well-prepared soil, and appreciates the sun. The seeds are from Organic Agriculture.

 

Listed in gardens since the 12th century, Calendula officinalis has virtues that are used in many fields. It is primarily a dye plant, used as a pigment. It is also used in cosmetics, pharmacology, and homeopathy for its soothing, astringent, healing, anti-inflammatory, and hepatic properties, among others. Its nickname of false saffron comes from its culinary use. Marigolds can replace saffron by colouring rice-based dishes, stews, soups, and herbal teas. Use it raw to flavour cheeses, salads, and butter. Furthermore, it has long been established in the vegetable garden as an ally of other edible plants, as it repels nematodes and attracts numerous pollinating insects.

Its upright, slightly spreading habit is composed of brittle, branched stems that give it a rather bushy appearance. It naturally works well in flower beds and pots, whether isolated or in groups. However, protect it from strong winds. Its lanceolate leaves are velvety and aromatic when crushed. Their green colour forms a backdrop for the vibrant hues of its flowers. With their long semi-double to double petals, which are actually ligulate flowers, they surround a dark and warm central disc. They beautifully animate the garden by opening and closing under the influence of the sun throughout summer. The flowering period will be extended even further if you have a mild climate during autumn. Marigold seeds spread easily in various ways: through the wind, falling to the ground, and clinging to clothing and animal fur with their barbs. They self-seed quite spontaneously, as their germination is not hindered by the cold. Calendula is content with all types of soil, as long as it is in the sun for a good part of the day.

This 50cm (20in) tall calendula blends well with all wildflowers or romantic-looking flowers. It pairs perfectly with light grasses like stipa or panicums. It also works well with asters. Also consider the flat umbels of yarrows, the red or blue of sages, and the grey foliage of wormwoods.

 

 

 

Flowering

Flower colour orange
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 5 cm
Fragrance Fragrant
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Calendula

Species

officinalis

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Marigold

Origin

Central Europe

Product reference18786

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Planting and care

The seeds can be sown directly in place from March onwards in mild regions. In cold regions, wait until the end of heavy frosts, as the seeds prefer temperatures close to 20°C (68°F). Choose a sunny location and loosen the soil slightly. Sow by broadcasting the seeds, covered with 1 or 2mm of soil. Lightly water. They will germinate in 5 to 10 days. You can thin them out, if necessary, spacing them 30cm (12in) apart.

However, if you are not concerned about winter frosts, you can start your sowings as early as September by sowing in pots and keeping them sheltered until spring. You can then transplant the shoots from March onwards in containers or directly in the ground to benefit from an early start.

 

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Sowing period

Sowing period March to May
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 8 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture all types

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