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Annual Biennial

Calendula arvensis

field marigold

An attractive annual marigold with lanceolate, hairy, green foliage and small yellow flowers that appear from April to December

Synonyms
Calendula arvensis subsp. micrantha
Calendula micrantha
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Yellow Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Clump forming
Genus

Calendula can be annuals or woody-based perennials, with simple, aromatic leaves and showy, orange or yellow, daisy-like flower-heads in summer and autumn

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well drained soil in full sun. Sow direct in Spring, 0.5cm deep into finely prepared soil

Propagation

Propagate by seed in Spring or Autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Mediterranean climate plants
Pruning

Regularly deadhead to extend flowering. Cut back to ground level after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews and a virus

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