Description

Condition: New

(C) KS23

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Calendula
Common Name: Pot Marigold
Type: Hardy Annual

Calendula is a cheerful, easy-to-grow flower that brings a burst of sunny colour to any garden. Its bright orange and golden blooms are loved by pollinators and gardeners alike, providing months of continuous colour from early summer to autumn. Perfect for borders, pots, and cottage-style gardens, Calendula also makes an excellent cut flower and is known for its traditional use in herbal remedies and skincare. Reliable and low-maintenance, it’s an essential favourite for every flower lover.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy annual
Height: 40–60cm
Spread: 25–30cm
Flowers: June – October
Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow: March – May directly outdoors or August – September for earlier blooms next year
Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C
Spacing: Thin or transplant to 25–30cm apart
Care: Water regularly until established; remove faded flowers to encourage new blooms

Why You’ll Love It

Bright, cheerful flowers in shades of gold and orange
Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Excellent for cutting and cottage borders
Edible petals — great for salads and decoration
Easy to grow and long-flowering

Top Tip

Deadhead regularly to keep the display going all summer and to prevent unwanted self-seeding.

Perfect For

Cottage gardens & borders
Pollinator-friendly planting
Patio containers & raised beds
Cut flowers & edible displays
Low-maintenance, high-impact colour

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