About
Calendula suffruticosa subsp. maritima is a perennial plant native to the coastal regions of Western Sicily, thriving in rocky environments and sandy dune habitats. It features a woody stem at its base and thick, aromatic green leaves. The plant produces compact, daisy-like yellow blooms that typically emerge from April to June, though in warmer climates, flowers may also appear during autumn and winter. This species reaches a height of 20 to 40 centimeters and is classified as critically endangered.
About the genus
Calendula comprises either annuals or perennials with woody bases. They feature straightforward, fragrant foliage and prominent flower heads resembling daisies, which bloom in shades of orange or yellow during the summer and autumn months.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Mediterranean climate plants
- Fragrance
- Foliage
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in well drained soil in full sun. Sow direct in summer, 0.5cm deep into finely prepared soil
- Pruning
- Regularly deadhead to extend flowering. Cut back to ground level after flowering
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown in situ between July and August
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to Powdery mildews and a virus