Cheers Tangerine (also known as Calendula Officinalis or Marigold) is an annual flowering plant native to the subtropical Americas. This cultivar developed by Danziger offers resistance to powdery mildew and superior heat and cold tolerance. Its compact mounding habit of 10-14" tall and 13-16" wide makes a vibrant addition to any container, cut flower garden, or cottage garden. Large flowers begin their spring bloom even in cold weather and bring color to the landscape throughout the summer. Marigolds flourish in full sun with moderate water and little other care.
Cheers Tangerine Selling Tips
Sell Cheers Tangerine to customers looking for a low-maintenance annual to add a splash of color to a container, cut flower garden, or landscape border. Your customer will love Marigold's large flowers and long blooming season. This plant needs little more than moderate water and a sunny spot to excel. Heat and cold tolerant, Calendula is the perfect annual to tuck into a bare landscape spot. Mix with Cheers Yellow for a stunning large container or pair with other spring annuals or bulbs in landscape beds. Calendula also serves as a culinary flower with petals similar in flavor to saffron, and it makes a lovely addition to the herb garden.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 13-16" apart in well-drained soil in a sunny location.
2. Water regularly throughout the season.
3. Deadhead flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Cheers Tangerine, plant one plug per 4-inch container in well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.5, an EC of .9-1.0, and light feed (100-150 ppm). Maintain temperatures between 62-65 degrees during finishing. Spray with B-9 at transplant if needed. If desired, use a Bonzi drench at 2 ppm before hanging to prevent powdery mildew. This cultivar is resistant to powdery mildew. You may see slugs, snails, aphids, or whiteflies.
Flowering
Large tangerine flowers bloom from spring through summer.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow around the entire container and foliage.
Height Control
Apply B-9 spray at transplant if needed.
Pests
You may see snails, slugs, aphids, or whiteflies.
Disease
Cheers Tangerine is susceptible to powdery mildew. This fungus spreads in the air and is most likely in cool, humid weather. Treat when you first see the tell-tale powdery white spots appear or preventatively with a 2 ppm drench of Bonzi.
Planting Cheers Tangerine Liners
We recommend planting one rooted plug per 4-inch container. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the pot. Apply B-9 at transplant if needed.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Calendula Cheers Tangerine Quick Reference Guide
| 4 Inch crop time | 6-7 Weeks |
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| Bloom Period | Spring, Summer |
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| Color | Orange |
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| Habit | Compact, Mounding |
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| Height | 10-14 Inches |
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| Light | Full Sun |
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| Minimum Temp | 62 |
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| Water Needs | Moderate |
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| Patented Plant | Yes |
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