Calendula officinalis Neon | Pot Marigold

Calendula officinalis Neon | Pot Marigold

A charming, pastel-toned calendula with old-fashioned appeal. ‘Neon’ produces ultra double flowers with densely set deep orange petals edged in burgundy. With tall, branching stems and a strong, uniform habit, this variety stands out from dwarf calendulas and makes a stunning addition to borders, cutting gardens, and cottage-style plantings.

Perfect as a cut flower, its sturdy stems and rich blooms complement lavender, baby blue nigella, and airy larkspur. Beyond beauty, calendula petals are edible—fresh or dried, they bring a tangy flavor and a splash of color to salads, soups, rice dishes, and baked goods. Calendula flowers are also prized for their medicinal properties, often used in tinctures and skin-healing ointments.

Key Features:

• Bloom Size: 5–7 cm, fully double
• Plant Height: Tall, branching habit
• Color: Soft apricot with creamy yellow base
• Ideal for: Cut flowers, borders, containers, edible petals
• Edible Uses: Petals add color and tangy flavor to salads, soups, rice dishes, and baked goods
• Medicinal Use: Commonly used in herbal teas, tinctures, and skin salves
• Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil

Sowing and Growing Information:

• Plant Type: Annual
• Days To Maturity 50 - 55 days
• Sowing: Direct seed or transplant after danger of frost has passed
• Days to Germination: 7–14 days at 21°C
• Spacing: 15–30 cm between plants
• Bloom Period: Summer through early autumn
• Harvest for Cut Flowers: When 50% of blooms are open
• Harvest for Edible Use: When fully open, remove green base and calyx

Alternate Names:

Pot Marigold, Common Marigold, Scotch Marigold