Calendula

Calendula

Calendula is a flowering plant with orange and yellow blooms. For the past decade, this plant has been used for culinary and medicinal purposes. It is popular as a garden plant because of its bright-coloured petals. Many gardeners plant calendula with various vegetables as it repels bugs. Beyond being an ornamental decoration, this plant is also edible.

Scientific Name                           

Calendula is the scientific name of the flower commonly known as marigold, which belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is also sometimes called pot marigold, bull’s eyes, Mary bud, golds, suddes, and holligold. The name calendula came from Latin “calendae,” which means little clock, little-weather glass, or little calendar. This flower has more than 20 known species, and some of them are annual plants, which means they require replanting during their blooming season. This flowering plant comes in different colors, including orange, gold, and yellow. This bloom is popular in various events, such as wedding ceremonies.

History and Origin

Calendula is an attractive flowering plant native to Mediterranean regions, Southwest Asia, Macaronesia, and other areas in Europe. Homeowners would place a few cuts of this bloom near the Virgin’s statues and call it “Mary’s gold.” This bloom is used for treating digestive tract issues. Beyond that, its bright petals are also used to dye clothes.

Symbolisms

Calendula is considered October’s birth flower. It symbolizes mourning, sorrow, and sadness. Other cultures believe that the bloom shows the meaning of the phrase “winning grace.” During the Victorian age, people sent this flower to their relatives or close friends to say, “My prayers and thoughts are with you during this deepest state of your life.”

Arrangements

Calendula features dazzling blooms, making it perfect as a garden plant and a vase plant. A few cuts of this flower would be ideal for a wedding bouquet. Aside from that, this is also the best choice for durable, colourful, and bright wedding decors. They are an ideal flower species that will add sophistication and elegance to any event.