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Calendula officinalis Pygmy Series, mixed | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Calendula officinalis Pygmy Series, mixed

Calendula officinalis Pygmy Series, mixed

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Calendula
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A dwarf hardy annual variety mix with dark green foliage and bright, daisy-like flowers in shades of orange, apricot and cream

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandyClay

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well drained soil in ful sun. Sow direct in spring, 0.5cm deep into finely prepared soil, thin to 23cm apart. For a continuous display, sow at two to three weekly intervals. Autumn sowings will flower the following year. Deadhead regularly and pinch out terminal shoots to encourage bushy growth

Pruning

Regularly deadhead to extend flowering. Cut back to ground level after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in situ in Spring or Autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years