Calendula suffruticosa subsp. maritima
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An attractive perennial endemic to Western Sicily, where it grows in rocky coastal sites and sand dunes. It has a woody base and fleshy green leaves with a pungent scent and short, daisy-like, yellow flowers that appear between April and June but can be found in autumn and winter in mild climates. It grows to 20-40cm tall. Noted as critically endangered
Scientific classification
- Species
- Calendula suffruticosa subsp. maritima (Calendula suffruticosa subsp. maritima)
- Genus
- Calendula
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Calendula suffruticosa subsp. maritima
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Calendula suffruticosa subsp. maritima
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Calendula suffruticosa subsp. maritima care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRegularly deadhead to extend flowering. Cut back to ground level after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in situ between July and August
Growing
GrowingGrow in well drained soil in full sun. Sow direct in summer, 0.5cm deep into finely prepared soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews and a virus
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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