- Botanical name: Calendula officinalis 'Indian Prince'
- Common name: Marigold
- Family: Asteraceae
- Plant Type: Annual
Orange
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
Calendula is a traditional cottage garden flower and culinary herb, which has recently become a popular choice for bedding displays. Colours range from yellow to orange, and forms from simple semi-double to fully double with prominently crested centres.
Calendula officinalis ‘Indian Prince’ bears dark orange daisy-like flowers with reddish-brown tinted petals. Its long stems make it perfect for cutting for indoor displays.
For best results, grow Calendula officinalis ‘Indian Prince’ in light, nutrient-poor, free-draining soil in sun or partial shade. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and pinch out shoots to encourage bushy growth. If specifically growing for cut flowers, pinch out the terminal buds to encourage more flowers.
Find out more about growing marigolds.
How to grow Calendula 'Indian Prince'
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Plant size
75cm height
45cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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A
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M
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J
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A
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S
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O
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N
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Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
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J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Calendula 'Indian Prince' and wildlife
Calendula 'Indian Prince' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Calendula 'Indian Prince' poisonous?
Calendula 'Indian Prince' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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