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    Calendula officinalis 'Neon'

    Also Known As

    • Neon Calendula
    • Pot Marigold
    • Summer's Bride

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 1-12

    Calendula officinalis 'Neon' plant details

    Calendula officinalis 'Neon' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange 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 'Neon'

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange 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 'Neon'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Glowing as if from within, 'Neon' has orange petals with a flashing reverse of burnt umber. No flower is more welcome wherever it appears from self-sowing; it keeps company with veggies in the kitchen garden quite well. Deadhead for neatness, and be sure to pick petals for sprinkling over salads!

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    Gardening facts about Calendula officinalis 'Neon' plant

    How to Grow Calendula officinalis 'Neon'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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