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Calendula officinalis 'Art Shades'

Also Known As

  • Art Shades Calendula
  • Pot Marigold
  • Summer's Bride

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Calendula officinalis 'Art Shades' plant details

Calendula officinalis 'Art Shades' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calendula officinalis 'Art Shades'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 18 IN - wide, 0 - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, edible, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calendula officinalis 'Art Shades'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An heirloom variety favored for years for offering a mix of pale and bright colors and various single to fringed double flowers on a tall plant. Easy to grow, just water and deadhead for continuing bloom. Self sows.

Gardening facts about Calendula officinalis 'Art Shades' plant

How to Grow Calendula officinalis 'Art Shades'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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