Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
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Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
open Woodlands, sandy seeps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-8
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, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Black, Dark Brown, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Ovate
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Does not require lot of 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
-
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
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
Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
CYTISUS 'Lena'
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Broom
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Broom
In German
Ringelblume
Besen
In French
pot Marigold
balai
In Spanish
Caléndula
escoba
In Greek
καλέντουλα
σκούπα
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
vassoura
In Polish
Pot Marigold
miotła
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
iuniperorum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Broom
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Broom season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Broom Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Broom are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Broom flower color: Yellow, Red and Lemon yellow
- Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Broom
Care of Pot Marigold and Broom 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 Broom 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 Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.