The low growing pot marigold is an undemanding annual flowering plant. It blooms all summer long from June to October. The flowers of this plant take on a broad palette of shades of yellow and orange with darker brown or mahogany centres. This contrasting colour combination adds depth to the blooms and attracts attention. Marigold petals dazzle with a distinct, beautiful, satin glow. This feature becomes especially prominent in sunlight. The leaves that cover the dense tufts are elongated, light green and nicely complement the bright colouring of the flowers. The low growing pot marigold reaches height of circa 25 cm. Its compact size and appearance make it a perfect plant for edgings, lower flower beds and lawns. The dense shoots with large flowers look great in pots too. They constitute a marvellous balcony and terrace decoration in that form. The fully developed and opened flowers can be used in small bouquets that remain fresh for a long time in vases and bowls.
The pot marigold, as its scientific name suggests (Calendula officinalis), has medicinal properties. You will easily find ailments based on this plant in pharmacies. Ointments and liquids belong to the most popular marigold products. They are used on long healing wounds, burns and skin diseases. Pot marigold supports healing of digestive tract ailments, particularly bile tract problems. It is a common component of natural cosmetics, such as masks, creams, tonics, shampoo and conditioners.
Marigold seeds should be sown directly onto the target site or an unheated hotbed. April - June is the optimal time for that task. Transfer the seedlings at the beginning of May. You have to thin out the densely growing seedlings and keep them 20 to 25 cm apart. This plant is rather undemanding when it comes to cultivation requirements and will thrive in every sufficiently moist soil. It likes fertile, well cultivated soil and does not like too compact ground. Pot marigolds love the sun, but tolerate partial shade. Removing of the wilted flowers enables you to extend to flowering period.
One package contains 2 grams of seeds of the low growing pot marigold colour selection. The basic plant facts and growing tips were printed on the back of the package.
- Height: 25 cm
- Use: ornamental - edgings, flower beds, lawns, pots, cut flower; medicinal
- Blooming time: June - October
- Growth form: compact tufts
- Flower colour: various shades of yellow and orange with darker, brown and mahogany centres
- Vegetation form: annual
- Foliage: elongated light green leaves
- Site: sunny or partially shady; fertile, cultivated, sufficiently moist, not too compact soil
- Weight (in grams): 2 g
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Germination
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