Bon Bon Yellow English Marigold

‘Bon Bon Yellow’ is a compact Calendula officinalis selection with bright, double yellow flowers and bushy dark green foliage. The Royal Horticultural Society lists the named selection as an annual or biennial, with fragrant blooms from late spring to mid-autumn and a general height and spread range of 0.1–0.5 m. Ball Seed’s cultivar listing describes a dwarf, mounded, upright plant about 12 inches tall and 6–8 inches wide, flowering from spring through autumn. Its modest footprint suits containers, beds, borders, and cutting gardens. ## Growing conditions Grow in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. The RHS lists loam, sand, and chalk as suitable soil types and recommends direct spring or autumn sowing. Ball Seed lists sun exposure and low maintenance. Sources: [RHS Bon Bon Yellow profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/217041/calendula-officinalis-bon-bon-yellow/details), [Ball Seed Bon Bon Yellow](https://info.ballseed.com/webtrackplantinfo.aspx?ENV=P&phid=012600199006060). ## Maintenance Keep the soil draining freely and remove faded flowers regularly to extend the display. Pinch terminal shoots if a bushier shape is wanted; remove the plant after flowering if grown as an annual bedding plant.