Pot marigold
| Pot marigold | |
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| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (Unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (Unranked): | Eudicots |
| (Unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Calendula |
| Species: | Calendula officinalis |
| Synonyms | |
| Calendula |
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| Plant Data | |
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| Mature height: | 30-50cm (12-20in) |
| Growing plant spacing: | 30-45cm (12-18in) |
| References: | [1] |
Pot marigold (Calendula officinalis) is a plant in the genus Calendula (pot marigolds), in the family Asteraceae. It is probably native to southern Europe though its long history of cultivation makes its precise origin unknown, and may possibly be of garden origin. It is also widely naturalised further north in Europe (north to southern England) and elsewhere in warm temperate regions of the world.[2][3][4]
Growing[edit | edit source]
Location[edit | edit source]
Choose a sunny position.[1]
Soil[edit | edit source]
Plants will tolerate most soils, except waterlogged. A fine loam will produce best results.[1]
Planting[edit | edit source]
Sow seeds in spring in the ground or in pots.[1]
Transplanting[edit | edit source]
Transplant seedlings 30-45cm (12-18in) apart.
Aftercare[edit | edit source]
Deadhead flowers to encourage continuous flowering.[1]
Harvesting[edit | edit source]
Pick flowers when open. Pick leaves while still young.[1]
Preserving[edit | edit source]
Dry petals at low temperatures to preserve colour, or macerate in oil.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
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- ↑ a b c d e f g Bremness, L. (1988). The Complete Book of Herbs. Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London. p.61.
- ↑ Stace, C.; van der Meijden, R. (ed.) & de Kort, I. (ed.). Calendula officinalis (Marigold, Pot). NLBIF - Netherlands Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved: 2011-01-08.
- ↑ (2004). "Calendula officinalis - L." Plants For A Future. Retrieved 2007-12-19.
- ↑ The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening 1: 462.
