Calendula officinalis 'Snow Princess'

RHS Plant Profile
marigold 'Snow Princess'
Plants for pollinators
Annual Biennial

A hardy, mound-forming, bushy annual or biennial with aromatic and slightly sticky dark green spoon or lance-shaped leaves. Depending on their maturity, semi-double daisy-like flowers reach 7.5cm across which are creamy lemon on their upper surface and a rich butter yellow on their reverse with a dark brown/yellow central eye. Flowers appear from May to September, are edible and good for cutting.

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

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

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
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
Bushy, Spreading branched
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

Thrives in moist, well-drained poor to moderately fertile soil. Easily grown from seed sown in situ or in seed trays in late spring or early autumn. Plant out 30cm apart. Flowers approximately ten weeks after sowing.

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back after flowering or remove.

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildew and a virus