Calendula officinalis Yellow

Seed quantity : 50 seeds.

Calendula officinalis (pot marigold, ruddles, common marigold, garden marigold, English marigold, or Scottish marigold) is a plant in the genus Calendula of the family Asteraceae. Calendula officinalis is widely cultivated and can be grown easily in sunny locations in most kinds of soils. Although perennial, it is commonly treated as an annual, particularly in colder regions where its winter survival is poor and in hot summer locations where it also does not survive. Calendulas are considered by many gardening experts as among the easiest and most versatile flowers to grow in a garden, especially because they tolerate most soils.

Growing Instructions

Calendula also called Pot Marigold, English marigolds and grows in almost all types of soil. It grows well in cold regions and flowers well in direct sun or partial shade. Prepare the soil with manures in advance. Calendula seeds can be sowed directly or can be grown indoors and transplanted. It is easy to grow using direct sowing. While sowing directly leave a spacing of 6 to 18 inches between plants. Sow the seeds at a depth of ¼ inches deep. If grown indoors maintain darkness for germination.  Plant grows upto 18 inches height. Cutting the flower stems will encourage the plant to branch out and produce more flowers. Regular watering is need if grown in full sun otherwise  occasional watering is enough. Pot marigolds make nice edging plants and grow well in containers. Pot marigolds will slow down in extreme heat and warmer climates.