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Pot Marigold ‘Lemon Beauty’
Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
Type: Hardy Annual

Pot Marigold ‘Lemon Beauty’ is a stunning and refined calendula variety with soft lemon-yellow petals and rich golden centers. Its compact, bushy habit and prolific flowering make it a standout in beds, borders, and containers. The blooms are not only beautiful but also edible, adding a splash of citrusy colour to salads and dishes. Easy to grow and quick to flower, ‘Lemon Beauty’ is also a favourite of bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, making it perfect for wildlife-friendly and edible gardens.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy Annual
Height: 40–60cm
Spread: 25–30cm
Flowers: June - October
Position: Full sun; tolerates light shade

Growing Information

Sow: March – May or August – October (for earlier blooms the following spring)
Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C
Transplant/Thin: Space 25–30cm apart when seedlings are large enough to handle
Care: Deadhead regularly to extend flowering; suitable for poor to average soils

Why You’ll Love It

Unique lemon-yellow blooms for a fresh, soft colour palette
Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects
Edible petals – great for salads and garnishes
Long-flowering and low-maintenance

Top Tip

For a continuous display, sow in succession every few weeks from spring to early summer. Petals can also be dried for herbal teas or natural skincare recipes.

Perfect For

Cottage gardens & borders
Pollinator-friendly planting
Edible gardens & herbal uses
Containers, window boxes & cutting gardens

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