Calendula officinalis 'Radio'

Also Known As

Pot Marigold
Radio Calendula
Summer's Bride

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 24"
W: 12"

planting zones

1-12

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Calendula officinalis 'Radio' plant details

Calendula officinalis 'Radio' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange flowers emerge. 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 'Radio'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen 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 'Radio'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Marmalade-orange quilled petals are arrayed around sunny yellow centers--a delicious confection, literally, for calendula petals have been used to color and flavor cakes and stews since Roman times. Easy to grow and long blooming. Self sows.