Flowers
Calendula 'Sunset Buff'
Pot Marigold
Beautiful pastel-coloured Marigolds, a softer, subtler look than traditional marigolds. Plant generously around a vegetable garden to make the most of this versatile companion plant, where it will repel pests and draw in beneficial insects. The petals are edible too. Prefers full sun.
- Plant type
- Hardy Annual
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 45cm
- Spread
- 30cm
Growing calendar
Sowing & growing
For earlier flowers, sow under glass March-April, or direct sow Aug-Oct for earlier flowers the following year. Alternatively, sow directly where they are to flower April-May in finely raked, well-watered soil, 1cm deep. Germination requires temperatures of 18-23°C. Plant out indoor-grown seedlings in May, or when risk of hard frost has passed.
Aftercare
Regularly remove spent flowers to increase the flowering window and reduce the chance of self-seedling.
Gallery
Ref. SEC051