Calendula

Usually available: April to November

Life cycle: Annual
Height: 80cm
Position: Full sun
Soil preference: Well drained

This is how we pack and send your Herb Plants to all states except TAS & WA

You will receive
- 1 Calendula Herb Plant in a 50 X 75mm tube - General growing instructions

All of our Herb Plants are grown organically with certified organic potting mixes and fertilizers

Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis

Calendula is an annual herb with bright orange daisy like flowers. Native to Egypt and the Mediterranean, calendula is cultivated around the world. The orange flowers, are like reflections of the sun making calendula an attractive and cheerful addition to the garden.

The flower petals can be used to add colour to salads, rice dishes, soups, stir-fries, stews, biscuits, and desserts. You can also use fresh leaves in salads.

An infusion or tincture of the petals taken internally will help with inflammatory problems in the digestive system, such as peptic ulcers, colitis and gastritis. Calendula is cleansing for the liver and gall bladder and can be helpful for jaundice, hepatitis and liver congestion.

Use in creams and lotions for sensitive skin, as a hair rinse to bring out gold highlights and as an eyebath for itchy tired eyes.

Growing Conditions

In the sub-tropics, plant calendula from autumn through to early spring in a warm sunny, well-drained position. In colder climates, plant late winter through to early summer.

All information provided on this website is for informational purposes only. Please seek professional advice before commencing any treatment.