Calendula officinalis
Pot marigold is a sturdy seasonal plant that brightens the garden in cooler seasons with large yolk-yellow and orange flowers, also known for its natural properties.
Growing Guide & Production Protocols
Cultivation & Growing Guidelines
Calendula officinalis, commonly known as ‘pot marigold’, is a member of the Asteraceae family and is prized for its cheerful, daisy-like blooms in shades of yellow and orange. This cool-season annual thrives in full sun and moderately fertile and well-drained soil. Calendula is valued for its fast growth, extended flowering window, and versatility in containers, garden beds, and edible landscapes, where its petals are also appreciated for culinary and decorative use.
Remove from mist quickly and reduce mist before evening to prevent disease. K-IBA can speed rooting. Maintain pH 5.7–6.3, EC 0.8–1.2, feed 50 ppm N then 100–150 ppm N. Daminozide 1,200 ppm at sticking; fungicide at sticking and week 2; no pinch required.
For more detailed growing tips – such as sticking guidelines, recommended PGRs, and scheduling protocols – check out our Calendula officinalis Growing Tips.
Common Production Base Specs
Core agronomic requirements applying across all Calendula officinalis series.
| Crop Type | Bedding - Annuals |
|---|---|
| Growing Guide & Production Protocols | Calendula officinalis, part of the Asteraceae family, is known for its bright, cheerful orange and yellow blooms and medicinal properties. This cool-season annual thrives in full sun to partial shade, average, well-drained soil. With frost tolerance, Calendula officinalis blooms abundantly in spring and fall, making it a favorite for cottage gardens, borders, and companion planting that need vibrant, early-season color. |
| Cultivation & Groweing guidelines | Maintain 68-72°F (20-22°C) early for rooting, then cool to 55-60°F (13-15°C) to tone and encourage compact growth. pH 5.8-6.2, EC 0.8-1.2, feed 100-150 ppm N. Allow moderate dry down between irrigations. Apply preventative fungicide at transplant. Apply Daminozide at 1,500-2,500 ppm or Uniconazole as needed for height control. |
| Growth Habit | Upright / Mounded |
| PGR Requirements | Minimal |
| Recommended Formats | Packs, Quarts |
| Flowering Season | Spring and Autumn (Cool Season) |
Commercial Calendula officinalis Series Overview
Danziger offers a specialized Calendula officinalis lineup, with each series bred for specific growth habits and production goals. Danziger offers different series within this crop:
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CHEERS™ Series
Explore Series: CHEERS™ Series →- Compact and mounded varieties
- Vibrant warm colors with dark green foliage
- Large flowered varieties
- Heat and cold tolerant
- Tolerance to powdery mildew
