Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Asia, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Apricot Gold, Butter Yellow, Orange Supreme, Dan
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
6 - 1
12 - 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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
White, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Oval, Finely Dentate
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove no more than one-third of each branch
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-purpose dry fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Nematodes
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Stem
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
Used as essential oil, Used as insect repellent, Used in herbal medicines, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
OSMANTHUS fragrans
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Sweet olive, Sweet osmanthus, Tea olive
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Sweet Olive
In German
Ringelblume
Sweet Olive
In French
pot Marigold
Olive douce
In Spanish
Caléndula
Oliva dulce
In Greek
καλέντουλα
γλυκό Ελιά
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Olive doce
In Polish
Pot Marigold
słodki Olive
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Dulce Olive
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asteraceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Calendula
Osmanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Oleeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Sweet Olive
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Sweet Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Sweet Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Sweet Olive season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Sweet Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Sweet Olive is Acidic, Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Sweet Olive Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Sweet Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Sweet Olive height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Sweet Olive are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Sweet Olive flower color: White and Orange
- Sweet Olive leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Sweet Olive
Care of Pot Marigold and Sweet Olive 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 Sweet Olive pruning is done Remove no more than one-third of each branch. In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.