Calendula suffruticosa subsp. maritima

Synonyms

Calendula maritima

Herbaceous Perennial

An attractive perennial endemic to Western Sicily, where it grows in rocky coastal sites and sand dunes. It has a woody base and fleshy green leaves with a pungent scent and short, daisy-like, yellow flowers that appear between April and June but can be found in autumn and winter in mild climates. It grows to 20-40cm tall. Noted as critically endangered

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Foliage
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
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 summer, 0.5cm deep into finely prepared soil

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in situ between July and August

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Coastal
  • 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