Nov 24, 2025
Plant of the Day
Tuesday 25 November 2025
The fast growing annual or biennial Calendula officinalis (pot marigold, goldins, Jack-on-horseback, Mary's gold, ruddles, Scotch marigold, souvenir, goldes, golds, marybuds) has aromatic leaves and heads of vivid orange or yellow flowers. This tough plant provides a long succession of blooms from summer until the first hard frosts. The petals can be used to add color and a slightly peppery or tangy flavour to salads. Deadheading the old flowers will prolong flowering.
Jill Raggett
