Mr Fothergills Calendula Art Shades Seeds

Mr Fothergills Calendula Art Shades Seeds

Mr Fothergills Calendula Art Shades Seeds produce masses of fully double blooms in warm orange, gold and yellow tones, offering long-lasting colour throughout the summer. This hardy annual is easy to grow from seed and ideal for informal borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly planting schemes.

Key Features

• Produces abundant double blooms in vibrant orange, gold and yellow

• Reliable performance in both wet and dry summers

• Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators

• Perfect for cottage gardens, borders, beds and cutting

• Edible petals suitable for salads, potpourri and traditional culinary uses

• Hardy annual that flowers in the same year as sowing

Product Description

Calendula Art Shades is a classic, much-loved annual that brings bold summer colour to any outdoor space. Flowering prolifically over many weeks, it performs exceptionally well regardless of weather conditions, making it a dependable choice for UK gardens. Its richly coloured flowers are particularly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects, enhancing the biodiversity of your garden.

This variety is well suited to informal borders and cottage-style plantings, where its bushy habit and warm hues create a relaxed, natural display. Beyond ornamental value, calendula also has a long history of edible and practical uses: the petals can brighten salads, enrich potpourri, and have been used traditionally in skincare and cooking.

Easy to grow directly from seed, Calendula Art Shades offers outstanding versatility for both new and experienced gardeners.

Specifications

• Brand: Mr Fothergills

• Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis (Compositae)

• Plant Class: Hardy Annual

• Genus: Annuals/Bedding

• Habitat: Bushy

• Situation: Full Sun

• Attractive To: Pollinators

• Plant Height: 60cm (24in)

• Flower Colours: Orange, yellow

Sowing & Growing Tips

• Sow outdoors where plants are to flower, in finely prepared soil.

• Seeds can be sown direct in spring or autumn for flowering the same year.

• Water well until established.

• Thin seedlings to allow strong growth.

• Suitable for cutting remove spent blooms to prolong flowering.

Bring Bright, Traditional Colour to Your Garden

Perfect for cottage gardens, wildlife-friendly spaces and cheerful summer displays, Calendula Art Shades Seeds are an easy and rewarding way to fill your garden with vibrant colour and natural charm.