Calendula Pink Surprise Seed

A beautiful calendula with soft peach pink blooms that open with warm apricot tones and fade gently to lighter shades as they mature bringing a unique colour twist to borders and cutting gardens.

 

Pink Surprise produces full double flowers with layered petals that hold their form well in sun and cooler weather. Plants grow with steady strength and flower freely over a long season giving a generous display from early summer into autumn.

 

Its unusual colouring and reliable performance make it a favourite for gardeners who want something a little different from the classic orange and yellow calendulas

The plants thrive in full sun and well drained soil and cope well with cooler conditions.

 

Their branching habit ensures a steady supply of blooms for cutting and garden display.

 

Straightforward to grow and rewarding this variety offers soft colour healthy growth and excellent garden presence. Its long flowering period makes it ideal for pollinator friendly spaces and decorative planting.

 

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 40 to 50 cm tall 30 to 40 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

Soft peach pink double blooms

Long flowering season

Ideal for borders beds and cutting

Attractive to pollinators

Easy to grow with steady colour

 

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