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Calendula officinalis 'Touch of Red Buff'

Also Known As

  • Pot Marigold
  • Summer's Bride
  • Touch of Red Buff Pot Marigold

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Calendula officinalis 'Touch of Red Buff' plant details

Calendula officinalis 'Touch of Red Buff' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer apricot and silver flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calendula officinalis 'Touch of Red Buff'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot and silver blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, edible, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calendula officinalis 'Touch of Red Buff'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Annual marigold with silvery-apricot, daisy-like flowers. To only 24" tall in clumps, these bloom in spring and longer if deadheaded. Best in full sun where soil is rich and summer water plentiful. A good filler.

Gardening facts about Calendula officinalis 'Touch of Red Buff' plant

How to Grow Calendula officinalis 'Touch of Red Buff'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • apricot
    • silver
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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