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Herbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical 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
- Plant range
- Mediterranean
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well drained soil in full sun. Sow direct in summer, 0.5cm deep into finely prepared soil. Deadhead regularly and pinch out terminal shoots to encourage bushy growth
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Gravel garden
Pruning
Regularly deadhead to extend flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews and a virus
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