Calendula ‘Lady Godiva Orange’
Calendula 'Lady Godiva Orange' is an English marigold with double, golden orange flowers and aromatic foliage.
Calendula ‘Lady Godiva Orange’, commonly known as English marigold, has golden orange, double, daisy-like flowers with aromatic, lance-shaped, dark green foliage on a nice compact plant up to 16 inches tall. A long and repeat bloomer from spring to frost. Very easy to grow and maintain. Wants full sun but afternoon shade in summer-hot areas. Flowers and leaves are edible. Drought tolerant once established. Treat as an annual in colder climates. Use in beds and borders, in containers, and in the edible garden to add colour and attract pollinators. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Common Name: English Marigold
Family: Asteraceae (The Asteraceae Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-11
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Orange
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Spring - Fall
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Annual
Type: Tender
Soil Moisture: Drought Tolerant, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies, Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Arable land, wasteland and rocky habitats.
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Geographical Origin: North Africa
