Calendula suffruticosa subsp. maritima Cateo Yellow ('Cdaz0003'PBR)
suffruticose marine marigold [Cateo Yellow]
An attractive perennial with bushy green foliage and large, slightly scented, semi-double, dark yellow blooms in summer and autumn. Mound forming and excellent in a container
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well drained soil in full sun. Sow direct in summer, 0.5cm deep into finely prepared soil, thin to 23cm apart. Deadhead regularly and pinch out terminal shoots to encourage bushy growth
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
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
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