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Go to the shopHerb · Asteraceae familyornamental and medicinal · also in Medicinal herbs
Calendula officinalis
Where to plant and how much to water
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average soil.
How much space it takes
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Plant 25 cm apart.
How to plant: in rows, 30 cm in the row, 30 cm between rows
The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
June–October · yellow, orange or red
sow indoors: March–April
April–May
pinch out the tips (May–June)
deadhead spent flowers (June–September)
June–August
What to plant now (March) full list in March (285) →What to plant now (April) full list in April (324) →
Feeding
up to 90 g/m² a year, if the soil needs it · April–May
Pruning
Months apply to Central Europe.
Pests and diseases
The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.
White powdery coating on leaves, stems and flowers; leaves may become distorted.
The source says: it is among the ornamental plants susceptible to powdery mildew.
White powdery coating on leaves, stems and flowers; leaves may become distorted.
The source says: it is among the ornamental plants susceptible to powdery mildew.
Clusters of tiny sap-sucking insects on young shoots, curled leaves, sticky honeydew and sooty mould.
Clusters of tiny sap-sucking insects on young shoots, curled leaves, sticky honeydew and sooty mould.
What to combine it with
Click a combination — the Studio opens a new raised bed with it already planted.
Frequently asked
In June–October; the flowers are yellow, orange or red.
In March–April (sow indoors).
In June–August.
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
At maturity 0.3–0.6 m wide and 0.3–0.6 m tall; recommended spacing 25 cm.
Aphids are part of a healthy garden and food for predators; a healthy plant usually tolerates them. Wipe or rinse off colonies and remove affected tips.
Destroy fallen infected leaves in autumn; do not over-feed, and protect from drought (stress invites powdery mildew). Prune out infected shoots early and destroy fallen leaves.
Similar plants
Preparation and use · Pot Marigold
According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
part: flower
For: minor inflammation of the mouth or throat For whom: From 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderly
Put 1–2 g of dried flowers in a cup.
Pour over 150 ml of boiling water.
Steep for 5–15 min.
Gargle 2–4× a day.
part: flower
For: minor skin inflammation, to help heal minor superficial wounds For whom: From 6 years · children, adolescents, adults, elderly
Put 1–2 g of dried flowers in a cup.
Pour over 150 ml of boiling water.
Steep for 5–15 min.
Soak a cloth and apply it 2–4× a day.
Remove the compress after 30–60 min.
| Form | Single dose | How often | For whom | How long | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mouth rinse and gargleat homepart: flowerfor: minor inflammation of the mouth or throat | 1–2 g of dried flowers in 150 ml of water | 2–4× a day | From 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderly | longer than 1 week → see a doctor | |
| Compressat homepart: flowerfor: minor skin inflammation, to help heal minor superficial wounds | 1–2 g of dried flowers in 150 ml of water | 2–4× a day | From 6 years · children, adolescents, adults, elderly | longer than 1 week → see a doctor | Compress: remove after 30–60 min |
| Children under 6: not recommended | |||||
If symptoms last longer than 1 week or get worse, see a doctor.
Harvest
