Calendula Playtime Mix Seeds

Calendula Playtime Mix Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

Calendula Playtime Mix (Calendula officinalis) is a lively blend of semi-double and fully double blooms in playful shades of orange, apricot, cream, and gold.

 

With frilly petals and varied flower forms, this mix brings cheerful colour and pollinator appeal to borders, containers, and cottage-style gardens perfect for relaxed, naturalistic planting.

 

Thriving in well-drained soil, Calendula Playtime Mix flourishes in full sun and blooms continuously from early summer to autumn.

 

Its edible petals add a splash of colour to salads and baking, while the plants attract bees, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects.

 

Seed Qty: Approx. 50 seeds

 

Sow: March – May (outdoors) or February – April (indoors)

Germination: 7 – 14 days

Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

Position: Full sun

Height/Spread: 45 – 60 cm tall, 30 – 40 cm spread

Flowering: June – October

Companion Plants: Borage, Cornflower, Nasturtium

Avoid Planting With: Dense or shade-casting perennials

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Indoors or Outdoors:

Sow seeds 1 cm deep in trays or directly into prepared beds. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 30 cm apart. Water regularly and deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.

 

 

Growing On:

Calendula prefers sunny, open sites and tolerates poor soils. For continuous colour, sow in succession every few weeks. Petals are edible—harvest fresh and use sparingly.

 

 

Calendula Playtime Mix delivers joyful colour, edible blooms, and long lasting charm in a low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly annual. A delightful choice for playful planting schemes and summer bouquets.

 

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