
Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
Country of Origin: Egypt
Common Name: Calendula Petals
English Name: Marigold Petals
Sanskrit Name: Genda
Hindi Name: Genda Phool
Also Known As: Calendula Officinalis Petals, Marigold Flower Petals, Calendula Dried Petals, Marigold Petals Whole, Calendula Flower C/S, Dried Calendula Flowers, Calendula Herb, Marigold Herb Petals
Part Used: Dried flower petals of Calendula officinalis, whole
Description: Calendula Petals are produced from the dried blossoms of Calendula officinalis, a bright, bushy annual plant native to southern Europe and widely cultivated in temperate regions worldwide. The plant grows to a height of 30–60 cm, forming multiple branching stems with vibrant orange to yellow flowers. The petals are harvested at peak bloom, cleaned and carefully dried to retain their natural colour and delicate structure. The dried petals preserve the original shape and vibrant hues.
Calendula officinalis produces daisy-like flowers with multiple layered petals arranged in a circular pattern. When dried, the petals retain a papery, slightly crisp texture, maintaining much of their original form and natural tones. The whole petals provide visual interest and a lightweight structure that makes them suitable for layering in botanical displays, craft projects, and educational kits.
The harvested petals are washed gently to remove dust and residual plant matter. They are then dried using low-temperature or shade-drying techniques to protect colour and texture while reducing moisture content. Once fully dried, the petals are sorted to remove any damaged pieces or foreign matter, producing a uniform, clean botanical product. This careful processing ensures the petals remain intact, visually vibrant, and stable for use in various creative and botanical applications.
Uses: Calendula Petals are used in herbal craft blends, layered jar arrangements, potpourri-style displays, resin art, decorative mixtures, and educational herb kits. Their vivid colours and intact structure make them suitable for aesthetic applications, floral designs, and plant-based creative projects. The petals can also be incorporated into natural dyeing, cosmetic formulations, and culinary garnishing where dried flower elements are desired for visual appeal.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container. Refrigeration not required.
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