Calendula aegyptiaca

RHS Plant Profile
Egyptian marigold
Egyptian marigold John Fielding
Annual Biennial

A very small marigold species growing up to 10cm tall and found across Southern Spain, North Africa and the Arabian peninsula. It produces small yellow flowers on a short stem growing from upright, narrow, green, fleshy leaves

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1 year
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
Up to 10 cm

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
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
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
Unresolved

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 sown in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Patio and container plants

Pruning

Regularly deadhead to extend flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews and a virus