Calendula aegyptiaca
Egyptian marigold
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
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Yellow | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical 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
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