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Calendula officinalis 'Orange King'

Also Known As

  • Orange King Calendula
  • Pot Marigold
  • Summer's Bride

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Calendula officinalis 'Orange King' plant details

Calendula officinalis 'Orange King' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calendula officinalis 'Orange King'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 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 'Orange King'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Popular in gardens since at least the early 1920s, Orange King is a wonderful substantial flower of glowing orange. The Ball calendula was selected from a group of this variety; it too, is now an heirloom. Snap off the faded flowers for continued bloom. Listed in a 1922 seed catalog. Self-sows.

Gardening facts about Calendula officinalis 'Orange King' plant

How to Grow Calendula officinalis 'Orange King'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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