Calendula officinalis 'Snow Princess'
marigold 'Snow Princess'
A hardy, mound-forming, bushy annual or biennial with aromatic and slightly sticky dark green spoon or lance-shaped leaves. Depending on their maturity, semi-double daisy-like flowers reach 7.5cm across which are creamy lemon on their upper surface and a rich butter yellow on their reverse with a dark brown/yellow central eye. Flowers appear from May to September, are edible and good for cutting.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Cream Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Genus
Calendula can be annuals or woody-based perennials, with simple, aromatic leaves and showy, orange or yellow, daisy-like flower-heads in summer and autumn
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in moist, well-drained poor to moderately fertile soil. Easily grown from seed sown in situ or in seed trays in late spring or early autumn. Plant out 30cm apart. Flowers approximately ten weeks after sowing.
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back after flowering or remove.
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildew and a virus
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