Calendula officinalis 'Pink Surprise'
marigold 'Pink Surprise'
A striking variety bearing soft orange-yellow, ruffled blooms with a pink tinge from May to September. Perfect as a cut flower and as an edible addition to salads and breads
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Pink Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange Pink Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Calendula can be annuals or woody-based perennials, with simple, aromatic leaves and showy, orange or yellow, daisy-like flower-heads in summer and autumn
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well drained soil in full 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
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in situ in Spring or Autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
Regularly deadhead to extend flowering. Cut back to ground level after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews or a virus
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