🌼Calendula Calendula officinalis | Pot Marigold

🌱 Plant Story & Character

Calendula is a cheerful, old-fashioned favorite that brings sunshine to the garden with its bright, daisy-like blooms and gentle herbal heritage. Often called Pot Marigold, this easy-growing flower has long been treasured in cottage gardens for both its beauty and usefulness. With its warm hues and dependable blooms, calendula feels right at home in Southern gardens, kitchen beds, and charming porch containers.

🌼 Bloom & Color

• Bloom Season: Fall through spring

• Bloom Colors: Golden yellow, soft apricot, and warm orange (varies by plant)

• Form: Full, daisy-like blooms held above fresh green foliage

• Bonus: Edible petals often used in teas, salves, and culinary garnishes

☀️ Sun Exposure

• Best in: Full sun to partial shade

• Prefers morning sun with light afternoon shade in warmer climates

💧 Watering & Care

• Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings

• Prefers well-drained soil

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering

🌿 Fertilization

• Feed lightly every 2–3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer

• Avoid over-fertilizing to maintain compact growth

📏 Mature Size

• Height: 12–18 inches

• Width: 10–12 inches

• Compact and mounding—perfect for beds, borders, and containers

🪴 Perfect Companions

Pairs beautifully with violas, pansies, snapdragons, stock, herbs, and cool-season vegetables. Lovely in kitchen gardens, cottage borders, or sunny porch pots.

🤍 The Wrights Market Promise

At Wrights Market, we choose plants that bring beauty, tradition, and joy into everyday living. Our 4.5" Calendula is carefully grown for strong roots and abundant blooms—ready to brighten your garden and home with timeless charm.