Calendula Orange Gitana Seeds

A compact calendula with vivid orange blooms that bring steady colour and cheerful brightness to beds borders and containers.

 

Orange Gitana produces neat double flowers with warm glowing petals that hold their colour well in sun and cooler weather. Plants stay low and bushy making them ideal for edging paths small gardens and decorative pots

Its reliable flowering and tidy habit make it a favourite for gardeners who want strong colour without taking up much space.

 

The plants thrive in full sun and well drained soil and cope well with cooler conditions. Their branching nature ensures a continuous supply of blooms from early summer into autumn.

 

Straightforward to grow and rewarding this variety offers bold colour healthy growth and excellent garden presence. Its long flowering period makes it perfect for pollinator friendly spaces and compact planting schemes.

 

Seed Qty Approx 2 grams

 

Sow March to June indoors or outdoors

Germination 7 to 14 days at 15 to 20 C

Soil and Position Well drained soil in full sun or light shade

Height and Spread 25 to 35 cm tall 25 to 30 cm spread

Flowering June to October

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds in trays pots or direct into the garden in moist fine soil. Cover lightly and keep evenly moist until seedlings appear. Thin or transplant young plants to allow strong branching

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water during dry spells and remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Plants tolerate cooler weather and will self seed lightly if allowed

 

Uses and Benefits

Bright compact orange blooms

Ideal for borders pots and edging

Long flowering season

Attractive to pollinators

Easy to grow with steady colour

 

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