Botanical Name: Calendula
Common Name: English/pot marigold
Availability: May-July
Life: 5-7 days
Colour: Bright orange, yellow
Note:
Temperature : 2-5 C
Re-cut stems and put them in fresh and clean water
Change water every other days
Avoid direct heat and droughts
Remove all foliage in contact with water
Medicinal Preparations: Tea, tincture, infused oil, salve, broth, compress, poultice, vaginal douches and suppositories, sitz baths
The flowers are edible as well.The whole flowers can also be dried and added to soups and stews as a winter immune tonic. This traditional folk use heralds from medieval Europe, where the flowers were likewise added to bread, syrups, and conserves.
Arrangement:
Suitable to use in vase do not use them in floral foam for contemporary design
Use them with tropical flowers
They can be rolled and pinned
A good option for funeral arrangements
Great for Christmas design ( door wreaths or garlands)
The stem are short then not good for large design
Wedding:
Suitable for Summer wedding
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