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Calendula stellata | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Calendula stellata

Calendula stellata

Drought Resistant

Genus: Calendula
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A highly attractive hardy annual species native to Malta and Sicily, found in rocky valleys near the coast, and currently considered endangered. It has a bushy habit with dark green foliage and bright, golden yellow, single blooms with an orange heart

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClaySandyLoam

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well drained soil in full sun. Sow direct in spring, 0.5cm deep into finely prepared soil

Pruning

Regularly deadhead to extend flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in situ in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews and a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Low Maintenance

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years