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The rare wild variety with a golden glow (Calendula arvensis)
The field marigold is the delicate, wild relative of the well-known garden marigold. With its small but bright golden-yellow flowers, it is a tireless, long-blooming plant that brings colour to the garden well into autumn. In Switzerland, this heat-loving species is almost extinct in the wild and is strictly protected – it must not be collected there under any circumstances. This makes it all the more valuable to preserve this rarity in your own garden.
• Certified organic seeds – sustainable and environmentally friendly.
• Contents: 2 g of seeds per packet
- Botanical rarity: By growing this wild variety, you are making an active contribution to the conservation of an endangered native plant.
- Tireless flowering: It flowers for months on end and constantly produces new buds.
- Medicinal and edible plant: Like its larger cousin, it can be used as a medicinal plant (for ointments or teas). The pretty flowers are also edible and make a lovely decoration for salads and desserts.
Cultivation & Location
The field marigold is a sun-loving plant and thrives in warm conditions:
- Location: Prefers full sun and warm spots. It thrives particularly well in loose, well-drained soil.
- Sowing: Direct sowing in spring (from April) is strongly recommended. The plant is easy to grow and germinates reliably.
- Growth: It grows rather low and bushy, making it ideal for the front of a border or for planters.
- Life cycle: Annual. However, as it readily self-seeds, it often returns of its own accord the following year in suitable spots.
Key planting details
- Botanical name: Calendula arvensis
- Lifespan: Annual
- Sowing depth: 0.5 cm
- Spacing within the row: 30 cm
- Spacing between rows: 30 cm
- Special feature: Protected in the wild (picking prohibited!)
Ecological contribution: Bee-friendly
This plant is labelled bee-friendly. At a time of dwindling biodiversity, the field marigold offers a reliable and long-lasting source of energy for pollinators. As it flowers for almost the entire season, it provides an important food source for wild bees, hoverflies and butterflies, making it a key component of a healthy ecosystem in your garden.
Uses
- In the kitchen: The golden-yellow petals can be sprinkled fresh over dishes to add a splash of colour.
- In the garden: Ideal for underplanting fruit trees or as a filler in herb and wildflower beds.
- Medicinal properties: The active ingredients are similar to those of Calendula officinalis (wound healing, anti-inflammatory), although the wild variety produces slightly smaller flower heads for harvesting.
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The rare wild variety with a golden glow (Calendula arvensis)
The field marigold is the delicate, wild relative of the well-known garden marigold. With its small but bright golden-yellow flowers, it is a tireless, long-blooming plant that brings colour to the garden well into autumn. In Switzerland, this heat-loving species is almost extinct in the wild and is strictly protected – it must not be collected there under any circumstances. This makes it all the more valuable to preserve this rarity in your own garden.
• Certified organic seeds – sustainable and environmentally friendly.
• Contents: 2 g of seeds per packet
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