Calendula 'Pink Surprise'
Calendula officinalis 'Pink Surprise'
S468
A compact delightfully coloured frilly calendula with soft apricot flowers tinged with an unusual shade of pink. Suited to pots or garden beds, the muted tones and compact form make this stunning calendula suitable for use in both ornamental and edible gardens.
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Product information
With its long-lasting blooms and attractive appearance, Calendula 'Pink Surprise' is a popular choice for adding beauty to gardens and floral arrangements alike. Known for its frilly, apricot-pink blossoms that continue to bloom over an extended period, this variety is a popular addition to vegetable garden parterres and plantings. The blooms are not only visually appealing but may also attract pollinators, making it beneficial for the overall health of the garden.
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Product Information
With its long-lasting blooms and attractive appearance, Calendula 'Pink Surprise' is a popular choice for adding beauty to gardens and floral arrangements alike. Known for its frilly, apricot-pink blossoms that continue to bloom over an extended period, this variety is a popular addition to vegetable garden parterres and plantings. The blooms are not only visually appealing but may also attract pollinators, making it beneficial for the overall health of the garden.How to grow
A low-maintenance hardy annual, calendula seed should be direct sown for optimal growth. Scatter seeds over a prepared soil in spring and cover with around 1cm of quality soil. Be sure to maintaining consistent moisture during germination (usually 10-14 days). Thin to 10-15cm spacings if sown in thick clumps. In summer, deadhead or let flowers run to seed for resowing next spring. A useful companion plant, calendulas attract a variety of pollinators and their sticky sap traps small chewing insects like thrip and aphids. Edible flower petals and leaves can also be used in salads or to brew your own calendula tea. Tolerates some frost.
Growing information
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Seed sowing
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Seed count:
40
Sow method:
Sow direct
Germination:
85
Sow distance:
30cm
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Seed sowing times
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Cool:
Feb-Apr,Sep-Oct
Warm:
Feb-Apr,Sep-Oct
Hot:
Mar-Sep
Sub-tropical:
Mar-Sep
Tropical:
May-Sep
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| Growing needs |
Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Drought tolerant
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Hardy Annual
Height:
60cm
Width:
30cm
Flower colour:
Orange
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