tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post3544564594626654480..comments2024-03-28T06:48:42.379-05:00Comments on MrBrownThumb: Calendula 'Zeolights'MrBrownThumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-60974903153004208322012-09-14T00:09:09.209-05:002012-09-14T00:09:09.209-05:00Very pretty! I'd like to try those myself next...Very pretty! I'd like to try those myself next season, I have lots of sun at my apartment.Garden Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15657219826611994631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-62341256922796982642012-08-13T12:00:09.573-05:002012-08-13T12:00:09.573-05:00Thanks for the compliment Asha. Glad you're en...Thanks for the compliment Asha. Glad you're enjoying the garden blog. MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-12736685450724844082012-08-13T11:59:39.710-05:002012-08-13T11:59:39.710-05:00You haven't had success calendula in shade? On...You haven't had success calendula in shade? One year officionalis reseeded itself alongside the north side of the house and did pretty well there. MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-54949240252391208322012-08-13T11:58:37.817-05:002012-08-13T11:58:37.817-05:00You should give it a try. It's a nice calendul...You should give it a try. It's a nice calendula, and would look right at home in your garden considering how colorful your garden looks on your blog. MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-63440681320588076252012-08-13T11:57:36.085-05:002012-08-13T11:57:36.085-05:00Hi Silas,
Ha. I had never thought of the standard...Hi Silas,<br /><br />Ha. I had never thought of the standard orange as being "vulgar" but I think I agree. Whenever I take pictures of it I always think it looks too loud and like I manipulated the colors. MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-30055932430666645362012-08-13T11:55:58.188-05:002012-08-13T11:55:58.188-05:00You should give them a try, they're really pre...You should give them a try, they're really pretty flowers. MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-81903989878991111912012-08-13T01:26:29.086-05:002012-08-13T01:26:29.086-05:00Pretty flower! You have an awesome blog; thanks fo...Pretty flower! You have an awesome blog; thanks for hosting it. Asha Ramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497991305532837318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-8945678687051577302012-08-11T11:42:23.715-05:002012-08-11T11:42:23.715-05:00My friend Meg was a huge fan of calendulas. I lov...My friend Meg was a huge fan of calendulas. I love them, and this one is especially pretty. Wish I had more sun!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-80064738633899262502012-08-10T06:40:23.660-05:002012-08-10T06:40:23.660-05:00I have nevver grown this plant, don't know why...I have nevver grown this plant, don't know why. It is lovely and will look for it next spring.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-54344908697193315952012-08-10T04:40:35.326-05:002012-08-10T04:40:35.326-05:00I must admit I prefer the vulgar orange of the sta...I must admit I prefer the vulgar orange of the standard pot marigold. We don't have this variety in Australia yet but will give it a try if I see it. I love them flowering in frost free areas in winter/spring.<br /><br />Enjoying your blogSilashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942680588335644689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-90070665648421680292012-08-08T13:16:44.226-05:002012-08-08T13:16:44.226-05:00OOOO - these are stunning. I have got to add them...OOOO - these are stunning. I have got to add them to my "must grow" list. Love that you always have seed saving tips!ChiotsRunhttp://www.chiotsrun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-53873002325565825622012-08-08T12:02:31.245-05:002012-08-08T12:02:31.245-05:00Hi Julie,
I know what you mean. I don't know ...Hi Julie,<br /><br />I know what you mean. I don't know why I waited so long to grow these beautiful flowers. Hope you give them a try in your garden.MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-83038410112293406312012-08-08T12:01:50.083-05:002012-08-08T12:01:50.083-05:00Hi Patrick, Calendula are very tolerant of the hea...Hi Patrick, Calendula are very tolerant of the heat around here. They're pretty much a perfect annual. The young leaves and petals do brighten up a salad.MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-17429808605595554572012-08-08T11:59:49.159-05:002012-08-08T11:59:49.159-05:00Chris,
I recommend the darker sunflower varieties...Chris,<br /><br />I recommend the darker sunflower varieties like 'Autumn Beauty' and the dark reds and chocolate blooms if you like sunflowers. Also, the giants like 'Mammoth' are pretty dramatic.MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-68300471369333306942012-08-08T09:23:15.290-05:002012-08-08T09:23:15.290-05:00These are really pretty! I hate when i wait a whil...These are really pretty! I hate when i wait a while to do something, and then when I do, it is just wonderful! So many things to discover in life!! Fantastic! I will look for these for sure! Thanks!!!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402220963886597754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-35554218153113147852012-08-08T08:01:08.187-05:002012-08-08T08:01:08.187-05:00I'm a big fan and was surprised calendulas gre...I'm a big fan and was surprised calendulas grew well in Chicago. I've always thought they[d wither when it got real hot. I do believe their petals brighten up a salad. Have you heard that before?<br />Best,<br />PatrickPatrick's Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08043684211085414505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-77103046523561874912012-08-07T23:20:59.639-05:002012-08-07T23:20:59.639-05:00Love your blog about seeds. Sunflowers are what...Love your blog about seeds. Sunflowers are what's on my mind and wonder if you grew any this year?<br />I grew five different sunflowers this year and was pretty happy with the results. I like the small headed flowers, and soft colors but a mix is best. The Vanilla you mention in an old post is 'Vanilla Ice' and it's a very nice pale, pale yellow sunflower, with five or six branches blooming at all times, moving beautifully in a breeze. Another good continuously blooming one is 'Autumm Beauty', which is supposed to be a mix of colors. The seeds do look different but all the ones, about 8 that germinated are an orange-yellow with dark center. Very cheerful color, smallish heads about 6 inches wide. Wish I could share photos but have been unable to get what I want.<br />An early blooming one is 'Del Sol' from Burpee; yep, it started blooming early July. <br />You can see I love sunflowers!<br />Great Blog.<br />Just read about Calendulas; also a good post. Am planning to grow a different of sunflowers nextyear so I;m looking for suggestions.<br />No blog yet.....chris m.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16954303602767492218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-28015674261590661102012-08-07T21:00:06.501-05:002012-08-07T21:00:06.501-05:00I think one of the reasons I didn't grow it be...I think one of the reasons I didn't grow it before is because the botanical illustrations used on some of the seed packets do not do it justice. It's a lot prettier than the drawing would have you believe.MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-45978297794315386272012-08-07T20:58:59.970-05:002012-08-07T20:58:59.970-05:00It's really nice, isn't it? It unfortunate...It's really nice, isn't it? It unfortunately doesn't have the medicinal qualities of officionalis, but it's still a decorative and edible annual for the garden.MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-30928875118838446782012-08-07T18:28:46.038-05:002012-08-07T18:28:46.038-05:00I have seen these before, didn't realize they ...I have seen these before, didn't realize they are so pretty. I found a calendula that is really dark orange and with tiny petals. I am saving the seeds on that one for next year.<br /><br />I will try this calendula next year, it looks so elegant.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305773287880023217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-56002523642003633222012-08-07T17:19:06.166-05:002012-08-07T17:19:06.166-05:00Have never been a fan od marigolds, but love this ...Have never been a fan od marigolds, but love this one. Am going in search os seeds now! Thanks.webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168174623602308906noreply@blogger.com