Calendula named Oopsy Daisy #4
by J McCombie
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Calendula named Oopsy Daisy #4
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J McCombie
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So far, I think this is my favourite Calendula. It is so cheery with single and semi-double flowers that have a lot of character because they are two-tone, turning almost a pale cream toward the center, giving the plants an unusual ethereal lightness. The flowers are sunny to very bright golden yellow. Each petal has jagged tips with differing amounts of painted on fiery orange that is almost neon and makes the flowers glow even in shade. The orange colouring is even on the back side of the petals. Intriguing bi-colour blooms. I have never seen calendula with this unique light centered/dark tipped colouration. This Calendula really stands out.
This charming Pot Marigold sports unusual bicolour blooms in gentle shades of pale orange and gold. Masses of daisy-like flowers cover the bushy, rounded plants of Calendula officinalis 'Oopsy Daisy' to create a compact, colourful summer spectacle. Like all Calendula plants, these are easy to sow and grow, in almost any garden situation and even grow well in coastal areas. A lovely choice for patio pots or planting at the front of beds and borders. Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 25cm (10").
Ideal for patio, kitchen garden, cfottage gardens, wildlife gardens, cut flower garden, coastal garden. For a gorgeous combination, pair with short blue or purple spring-blooming annuals like alyssum, lobelia, and violas in a container, along a path, or in a garden bed. In the kitchen, the edible petals add bright color when used as a garnish, in salads, egg dishes, or on top of hors d’oeuvres. The light peppery taste of the flowers can be added to breads for extra flavour with a touch of colour. Can also be used as a substitute for saffron when colouring rice dishes. Deer resistant.
Calendula is a genus of about 15–20 species of annual and perennial herbaceous plants in the daisy family Asteraceae that are often known as marigolds. They are native to southwestern Asia, western Europe, Macaronesia, and the Mediterranean. Other plants are also known as marigolds, such as corn marigold, desert marigold, marsh marigold, and plants of the genus Tagetes. The genus name Calendula is a modern Latin diminutive of calendae, meaning "little calendar", "little clock" or possibly "little weather-glass". The common name "marigold" refers to the Virgin Mary. The most commonly cultivated and used member of the genus is the pot marigold (Calendula officinalis). Popular herbal and cosmetic products named 'calendula' invariably derive from C. officinalis.
Romans and Greeks used the golden calendula in many rituals and ceremonies, sometimes wearing crowns or garlands made from the flowers. One of its nicknames is "Mary's Gold," referring to the flowers' use in early Catholic events in some countries. Calendula flowers are sacred flowers in India and have been used to decorate the statues of Hindu deities since early times.
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June 9th, 2017
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