Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Australia
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Ringelblume
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
pot Marigold
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Caléndula
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Blue Hibiscus season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Pot Marigold and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.