Seed variety
Orange King – Calendula officinalis
Calendula officinalis is an annual in the Asteraceae, distinct from the Tagetes species also called marigolds. Yellow and orange flower heads occur in single and double forms, above oblong to lance-shaped leaves. Moderately fertile, well-drained soil suits the species; removing faded heads can encourage further flowering.
At a glance
Reference BSI-H55840Variety profile
Characteristics
- Cultivar
- Orange King
- Seeds per gram
- 150.0
- Plant height (cm)
- 60
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Life cycle
- Annual
Botanical details
- Common names
- Pot marigold
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Asterales
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Calendula
- Species
- Calendula officinalis