Calendula
€2.95
Calendula, also known as Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis), is offered here as a small-medium potted plant. A hardy annual, or short-lived perennial in mild spots, it grows into a bushy plant 30-60 cm tall, covered from late spring through autumn in bright daisy-like flowers in shades of orange, gold and yellow. The edible petals can be used fresh or dried in salads, soups, rice dishes and herbal teas, or scattered as a natural golden garnish. Flowers are a generous nectar source for bees, hoverflies and other beneficial insects, and the plant is a popular companion for vegetable beds. Easy-going and quick to self-seed, Calendula brings long-lasting colour to kitchen gardens, borders and pollinator-friendly plots throughout Ireland and the UK.
Quantity
Only 5 left in stock
Growing Instructions
Plant in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, moderately fertile soil enriched with compost or well-rotted organic matter. Water regularly while young plants establish and during dry spells, and mulch lightly to retain moisture. Pick flowers often to keep plants blooming, and deadhead faded heads to prolong flowering or limit self-seeding. Left to set seed, Calendula will happily naturalise and return in following years. Petals are best picked on a dry morning for the best flavour and colour.
