Mr Fothergills Calendula Pot Marigold Nova Seeds

Mr Fothergills Calendula Pot Marigold Nova Seeds

Mr Fothergills Calendula Pot Marigold Nova Seeds produce vibrant orange blooms that attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial wildlife, making them an excellent choice for borders, cottage gardens and pollinator-friendly planting schemes. This easy-to-grow hardy annual flowers in the same year as sowing and is equally useful as a cut flower or an edible garnish.

Key Features

• Bright orange, single flowers ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens

• Attracts bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects

• Hardy annual that flowers the same year it is sown

• Excellent cut flower with long-lasting blooms

• Edible petals for salads, soups and garnishes

• Suitable for borders, containers and full sun positions

Product Description

Calendula Nova is a classic pot marigold with warm, richly coloured flowers that bring uplifting brightness to any garden. Highly attractive to pollinators, its nectar-rich blooms are a valuable food source for bees and butterflies, while birds enjoy the seed heads in autumn.
This historic plant has long been prized not only for its ornamental value but also for its practical uses. During the American Civil War and World War One, calendula petals were used to help stem wounds, and renowned gardener Gertrude Jekyll famously grew large quantities for field hospitals. Today, its edible petals remain popular for adding colour to salads and flavour to soups and stews.
As a hardy annual, Calendula Nova is exceptionally easy to grow and can be sown directly into the garden. Its bushy habit and glowing orange flowers make it a staple for cottage gardens, informal borders and wildlife-friendly planting schemes.

Specifications

• Brand: Mr Fothergills

• Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis

• Plant Class: Hardy Annual

• Genus: Annuals/Bedding

• Height: Approx. 60cm (24in)

• Position: Full sun

• Habit: Bushy

• Attracts: Bees and butterflies

• Colour: Orange

• Suitable For: Containers, cut flowers, pollinator gardens

How to Sow and Grow

Sow Outdoors:

• Sow where plants are to flower, 0.5cm () deep into finely prepared, pre-watered soil.

• Seedlings appear in 721 days.

• Water well until established.

• Thin seedlings to ensure healthy development.

• Curved sowing lines help create a more natural, pleasing display.

Sow Indoors:

• Use trays of compost and keep moist in a greenhouse or cold frame.

• Transplant seedlings 5cm (2) apart once large enough to handle.

• Gradually acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions before planting out 23cm (9) apart.

Bring Colour, Wildlife and Heritage to Your Garden

Calendula Nova is a timeless favourite with beauty, history and wildlife appeal. Add this must-have hardy annual to your garden for months of glowing colour and buzzing life.