Melinda Myers

Calendula

Botanical Name

Calendula officinalis

Hardiness

Annual

Height

12 to 18 inches

Width

12 to 18 inches

Flowers

Spring to fall: orange, yellow, white; edible

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Well-drained

Planting & Care

• Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost or sow directly outdoors just before last frost date
• Sow seeds again later in the season for fall flowers
• Deadhead to promote continual bloom

Problems

Fungal leaf spot, powdery mildew, stem and root rots, aster yellows, cabbage looper, aphids

Varieties

• Pacific Beauty Series - heat tolerant, yellows and oranges, 15"
• Prince Series - cut flowers, yellows, oranges, heat resistant
• Radio Extra Selected - cactus-like blooms, orange, 18-24"
• Touch of Red - yellow and orange flowers tipped with red