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Annuals - Calendula
Calendula is frequently called Pot Marigold and the botanical name is C. officinalis. These old garden plants are virtually trouble free and flourish throughout the summer months bringing cheer with their dazzling colors of orange and yellow.
Calendula will thrive in poor soil and can be planted in sun or partial shade. They will grow in extremely dry areas where few plants will tolerate the conditions however these remarkable blooms are hardy, withstand dry conditions, poor soil and extremely high temperatures.
Calendula will attain a height of approximately nine inches but can grow much larger up to two feet. Choose the dwarf varieties to edge your garden beds and prepare to be dazzled with their prolific blooms and remarkably glorious flowers which look picture perfect.
The Calendula in the first image is the 'Lemon Queen'. The second image illustrates the Calendula referred to as the 'Orange King'. Calendula is available in yellow, orange, cream and mahogany.
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