Snow Princess Calendula
Calendula officinalis 'Snow Princess Calendula'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
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Notes
'Snow Princess Calendula' (Calendula officinalis 'Snow Princess Calendula') is an annual for borders, containers, and cut flowers. Cool weather suits it, and it can take a light frost. This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It grows about 24 inches tall and has fragrant blooms that attract butterflies and bees. It also tolerates drought. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Blue Horizon flossflower, Zinnia, and Provence lavandin.