Pot marigold (Calendula officinalis) — the pot marigold of our grandmothers, made into salves every autumn. An annual flowering from June to the frosts, it self-seeds and draws in pollinators. Petals are picked all summer, for oil macerates and to colour preparations.
Botanical name: Calendula officinalis
Sowing: under cover (30–40 days before planting out) or direct after the last frost
Spacing: 30 cm
Germination: 7–10 days at 18–20 °C; 10–14 days when sown directly in the ground
Height: 40–60 cm
Companion planting: attracts pollinators and beneficial insects to the vegetable garden.
Contents: 0.5 g
| Life cycle | Annual |
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