Calendula, Orange Flash

Calendula officinalis 'Orange Flash', also known as Pot Marigold, is a delightful and visually striking variety of Calendula. It is characterized by its pastel orange blooms, each petal having a bronze underside, creating a unique and captivating visual display. The flowers are large, reaching up to 4 inches, and bloom all summer long, adding beautiful color and style to gardens and arrangements . This variety of Calendula is known for its impressive garden performance, making it an attractive choice for landscapes and borders. It is also well-suited for use as a cut flower in arrangements, adding a burst of color and style . The 'Orange Flash' Calendula is easy to grow and hardy, making it a low-maintenance and rewarding addition to gardens. It is a popular choice for brightening up salad mixes and is also edible, with petals that can be used fresh or dried in various culinary applications, such as soups, rice dishes, and to garnish desserts . Calendula is a trap crop, trapping pests such as aphids, white fly and thrips in a sticky sap the plant exudes.