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Calendula

Large and abundant, these full, daisylike flowers add vibrant color to the garden or container while attracting bees and butterflies. Long-lasting as a cut flower. Lovely mixed with sweet potato vine and dwarf delphinium. Remove faded flowers to promote continued bloom. Prefers well-drained soil.

Companion Plants

Ageratum

Pansy

Zonal Geranium

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Calendula

  • Botanical name

    Calendula officinalis

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    Grow as an annual.

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    12" (31 cm)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Every other day

  • Bloom Color

    Mix

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-fall

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Fiona B.'s collection
  • Mario D.'s collection