Lady Godiva Orange English Marigold

Lady Godiva Orange Pot Marigold (Calendula 'Lady Godiva Orange')

Lady Godiva Orange Pot Marigold (Calendula 'Lady Godiva Orange') is a stunning variety of marigold known for its vibrant orange blooms and compact growth habit. This beautiful variety of Calendula features double-petaled flowers that resemble small chrysanthemums. Its bright color and long-lasting blooms make it an excellent choice for garden beds, containers, and as a cut flower for indoor arrangements.

Distinctive Features

Lady Godiva Orange Marigold is distinguished by its striking orange flowers, which have a unique, double-petal structure that gives them a fuller, more refined appearance compared to other marigold varieties. The plant's compact size, bushy growth habit, and continuous blooming nature make it perfect for both garden beds and containers. This marigold is also known for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding life to your garden.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun but can tolerate light partial shade. It thrives in bright, sunny locations, making it ideal for garden beds and containers.
• Soil: Grows best in well-draining, fertile soil. It can tolerate a variety of soil types, but it prefers moderately rich, slightly acidic to neutral soil.
• Water: Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist. Calendulas are fairly drought-tolerant once established, but they perform best with consistent moisture.
• Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity and can tolerate dry conditions once established, making it suitable for a variety of climates.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 (commonly grown as an annual in cooler climates, or a perennial in mild, frost-free zones).

Ideal Uses

• Garden Beds: Perfect for sunny garden beds, where its vibrant orange flowers can brighten up the landscape.
• Containers and Window Boxes: Ideal for containers and window boxes, adding a burst of color and charm to patios, balconies, or windowsills.
• Cut Flowers: The long-lasting blooms make excellent cut flowers for fresh arrangements and dried floral displays.
• Companion Planting: Great for vegetable gardens as a companion plant to deter pests and attract beneficial pollinators.

Low Maintenance Care

Lady Godiva Orange Marigold is a low-maintenance plant that thrives with minimal care. It's perfect for gardeners looking for an easy-to-grow, vibrant plant that provides continuous blooms throughout the growing season.

• Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid overwatering. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent root rot.
• Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. Calendula can also be lightly pruned to maintain its compact shape.
• Fertilizing: Fertilize lightly with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season to promote healthy growth and vibrant flowers.
• Winter Care: In cooler climates, Lady Godiva Orange Marigold is grown as an annual. In milder climates, it can be overwintered indoors or treated as a perennial.

Why Choose Lady Godiva Orange Marigold?

Lady Godiva Orange Marigold is a perfect choice for gardeners who want a vibrant, low-maintenance plant with a unique flower shape. Its continuous blooms, compact growth habit, and ability to thrive in both containers and garden beds make it a versatile and easy-to-care-for addition to any landscape or indoor space.

• Vibrant Orange Flowers: The double-petaled, orange flowers provide a burst of color that lasts throughout the growing season.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, it requires minimal care, making it a great choice for gardeners of all experience levels.
• Companion Planting: Perfect for companion planting in vegetable gardens, where it helps deter pests and attracts pollinators.
• Great for Cut Flowers: The flowers are perfect for both fresh and dried arrangements, adding long-lasting beauty to your home.

For a colorful, easy-to-care-for plant that brightens up your landscape or home, Lady Godiva Orange Marigold (Calendula 'Lady Godiva Orange') is the ideal choice.