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Calendula officinalis Chrysantha - Garden Marigold seeds

Calendula officinalis Chrysantha
English Marigold

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This annual with very bright yellow-orange double flowers will brighten up your borders and bouquets from May to September. With rapid growth and requiring little maintenance, it will appeal to beginners.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
70 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
8 days
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Sowing period March to May
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Flowering time May to September
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Description

The Calendula officinalis Chrysantha, also known as Marigold or Common Marigold, is an annual with a very sunny colour. Its flowering starts in early summer and regularly extends until the first frosts. The double petals of its blooms are lemon yellow with a hint of orange and slightly fringed at their tips. These unique tones energise flowerbeds, attract numerous insects, and brighten up bouquets. Easy to grow, the Common Marigold is ideal for beginners and rewards those who let the garden live its life without a constant presence.

Listed in gardens since the 12th century, the Common Marigold has virtues that are exploited in many fields. It is first and foremost a dye plant, used as a pigment. But it is also used in cosmetics, pharmacology, and homeopathy for its calming, astringent, healing, anti-inflammatory, and hepatic properties, among others. Finally, its nickname False Saffron comes from its culinary use. Indeed, the Marigold can replaces this spice for colouring rice-based dishes as well as stews, soups, and herbal teas. It can furthermore be used in raw form to flavour cheese, salads, and even butter. In addition, it has long been established in vegetable gardens as an ally to other edibles as it repels nematodes and attracts numerous pollinating insects.

Its upright and slightly spreading habit is composed of robust branching stems that give it a fairly dense appearance. The Chrysantha variety is also quite tall (60 to 70 cm/2 to 2ft 4") which allows it to naturally find its place in flower beds as well as in pots (provided that they are of a reasonable size: at least 40 cm/1 ft 4" in diameter), whether isolated or in groups. Its lanceolate leaves are velvety and very fragrant when crushed. Their green colour contrasts with the vibrant yellow of the blooms. The density of the double petals, which are actually ligulate flowers, is such that they often partially cover their beautiful yellow-orange center. They provide volume throughout the summer with their flattened pompom-like appearance. This period will be extended if you have a mild climate during the autumn. Moreover, Marigold seeds spread easily in various ways: through the wind, by falling on the ground, but also by clinging to clothing and animal fur, as these small crescents are barbed. They will therefore self-sow quite spontaneously, as their germination will not be hindered by the cold and they tolerate all types of soil as long as they are in the sun for a good part of the day.

This variety has been known since the 1930s and owes its name to chrysanthema. Indeed, its long petals that slightly droop around the edges remind us of their appearance. Thanks to its size, it will stand out in flower beds among other summer flowers in a multicoloured ensemble, but it will also harmoniously contrast with complementary colours, such as delphinia and aconite.

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time May to September
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 5 cm
Fragrance Fragrant
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Plant habit

Height at maturity 70 cm
Spread at maturity 45 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Calendula

Species

officinalis

Cultivar

Chrysantha

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

English Marigold

Origin

Central Europe

Product reference7101

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Planting and care

Garden marigolds can be sown directly in situ from March in mild regions. If you are in a cold region, wait until the end of any heavy frosts as the seeds prefer temperatures close to 20°C. Loosen the soil a bit beforehand and choose a sunny location. Sow the seeds by lightly scattering them before covering them with 1 or 2 mm (0.1 in) of soil, and water lightly. They will germinate between 5 and 10 days later, and you can thin them out if necessary by spacing them 30 cm (1 ft) apart once the seedlings are mature enough to handle safely.

However, if you are not affected by winter frosts, you can sow your seeds in pots as early as September and keep them sheltered until spring. You can then transfer the shoots from March into containers or directly into the ground to benefit from  an early display.

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Sowing period

Sowing period March to May
Germination time (days) 8 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture all types

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