Calendula

Gardening requirements: Tall, slender and rather compact, calendula flower is well-suited to summer rainfall areas. Rather round in shape but not pointed, it has shiny narrow green leaves which start life pink-brown, adding to its striking appearance. In spring, early summer, they are covered in fluffy, white, myrtle-like flowers, followed by non-poisonous glossy purplish red berries. Slow starters, they eventually grow quite quickly. Adaptable to virtually any situation and climate, these herbs are grown mainly for their attractive foliage which adds color to the garden throughout the year. They take poor soil, windy coastal conditions, heat and cold. Calendula Flowers are insignificant but many have attractive berries which open up to show orange seeds, like lucky beans. Calendula officinalis is easy to grow in average soil and its growth is disturbed by some pests and needs well drained soil.

A fine herb for medium to large gardens, it has a good yellow color which contrasts well with both blue and green herb varieties. Place in position where it will get a lot of sun to maintain its color.

Planting: Hole need not be very deep but about 80cm by 65cm on top. Mix two thirds soil with one third compost and kraal manure (half-half). Add cupful bone phosphate to mix but NO OTHER FERTILISER. Transplant only when young-during autumn or winter and on a cool day-removing the root ball carefully. Water well immediately and spray foliage to prevent leaf burn. Continue spraying until tree established. Pictures of Calendula are available and can be viewed by a click of mouse from various floral websites.

Feeding and Watering: Important to mulch with compost to keep roots cool and to release food slowly into soil. Occasionally add handful bone phosphate to mulch. This conifer enjoys more water than most-never allow drying out. In extremely hot weather spray foliage to prevent excessive transpiration. They should be grown on canes for best results. Secure the herbs to the canes by means of riff, with loose loops to enable the stems to expand. To produce strong single-stemmed herbs, remove all side shoots which grow from leaf axils, at regular intervals

Uses: Contrast with other herbs of different colors, good lawn specimen and, as with all herbs, ideal for near the pool.

Medical Benefits Of Cabendula And Its Oil:

Not to be bemused with Marigold, Calendula has immense anti-inflammatory qualities and vulnerary attributes, which makes it an excellent remedy for healing stubborn wounds, varicose veins, bruises, rashes ulcers, bed sores, eczema etc.

Calendula cream can make the skin healthy and soft, give it a natural glow and makes it acne free. Calendula acne cream contains pure natural ingredients made from calendulas plant extracts that includes Calendula herb along with Vitamin E. Calendula lotion and calendula soap have great healing, soothing and softening effects which makes it a decent pick to include when mixing massage oil. Therefore, calendula for skin is recommended by almost all dermatologists. This oil is also beneficial for curing sore cracked nipples, inflamed and irritated skin conditions, also for burns and nappy rash, in addition to eczema. It is also used to treat spider bites in addition to varicose veins.

Calendula essential oil is gentle, comforting, healing calendula oil which is extracted from pot marigold. It is used in calendula ointment for soothing minor skin disorders like pimples or any other sort of acne problems usually faced by teenagers.