Calendula Bull's Eye

As low as €3,90 per package

  • Also known as: English Marigold, Marigold, Pot Marigold.  
  • Brand new variety! 
  • Unique flower shape.
  • 0.5 grams per pack
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Calendula Bull's Eye
1 pack
€3,90

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

New flower type in Pot Marigold: gold pompon flower with red eye. A unique flower shape.

Sowing advice

DAYS TO GERMINATION:
7-14 days

SOWING CALENDULA SEEDS:
Starting Indoors: Start in containers 4-6 weeks before last spring frost. Keep at about 55-65°F.

Starting Outdoors: Recommended. Direct sow in early to mid-spring, just before the last average frost, and again in midsummer for fall bloom; early autumn only in mild winter areas.

BLOOM PERIOD:
Spring - Frost

LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Medium - Full Sun. Will tolerate full sun where summers are cool and plants can be kept watered.

PLANT HEIGHT:
Up to 45cm

PLANT SPACING:
Up to 50cm

HARVEST:
Seed to Bloom: 12-14 weeks. 
Seeds: Each flower will turn into a seed head containing achenes, similar to sunflower seeds.
When to Cut: Wait until flowers have fully opened

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Regular to rich, well-drained


USES:
Easy to grow for beds, border edging and patio containers.

WATER USE: Medium Water Use

WATERING DETAILS: About 2.5 cm per week, moderate tolerance to dry soils once established.

SOIL pH: Slightly acidic to neutral

FERTILIZER: An inch of compost or an organic flower fertilizer can be scratched in or mixed into soil for containerized plants.

DISEASES AND PESTS: May be susceptible to powdery mildew—prevent by growing in a location that has good air circulation. If mildew is detected, treat with an organic fungicide. Snails and slugs may damage young seedlings. If these pests are present, treat the surrounding soil with iron phosphate pellets.

Read the most frequently asked questions about calendula seeds

Fast Facts

Article number:
S01340-11
Botanical Name:
Calendula Officinalis
Common Name:
English Marigold, Marigold and Pot Marigold
Days to germinate:
7-14 days
Days to maturity:
Approx 60-70 days from seed to flower
Flowering time:
May, June, July, August, September, October
Hardiness and Longevity:
Hardy Annual
Height:
Up To 45cm
Ideal For:
Patio, Kitchen Garden, Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Cut Flower Garden and Coastal Garden
Spread:
Up To 50cm
Starting Indoors:
Start in containers 4-6 weeks before last spring frost.
Starting Outdoors:
Recommended. Direct sow in early to mid-spring, just before the last average frost, and again in midsummer for fall bloom; early autumn only in mild winter areas.
Sunlight:
Full sun to partial shade

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