Mr Fothergills Calendula Funky Stuff Seeds

Mr Fothergills Calendula Funky Stuff Seeds

Mr Fothergills Calendula Funky Stuff Seeds produce full, bushy plants with large semi-double yellow blooms that light up summer borders and make excellent, long-lasting cut flowers. As a hardy annual, it is easy to grow directly where it is to flower, offering a reliable, vibrant display.

Key Features

• Produces large semi-double yellow flowers on full, bushy plants

• Easy-to-grow hardy annual, ideal for direct sowing

• Highly attractive to pollinators, supporting bees and beneficial insects

• Excellent as a cut flower and perfect for summer border colour

• Edible petals and leavesideal for adding to salads

• Thrives in full sun

Product Description

Calendula Funky Stuff is a standout variety known for its bold yellow semi-double blooms and robust, bushy growth habit. Perfect for gardeners wanting a dependable border filler, these plants provide structure and vibrant colour throughout the summer.
As an RHS Plants for Pollinators variety, Calendula Funky Stuff is highly valued for attracting bees and other beneficial insects, improving biodiversity in the garden. The flowers and young leaves are also edible, making them a delightful addition to salads or garnishes.
This hardy annual is exceptionally easy to grow and well suited to direct sowing outdoors, flowering the same year it is sown. With staggered sowings, you can enjoy an extended season of sunshine-bright colour.

Specifications

• Brand: Mr Fothergills

• Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis

• Plant Class: Hardy Annual

• Habit: Bushy

• Situation: Full Sun

• Attractive To: Pollinators

• Plant Height: Approx. 50cm (20in)

• Spread: Approx. 30cm (1ft)

• Flower Colour: Yellow

• Suitable For: Borders, cut flowers, wildlife-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing Tips

• Sow outdoors where plants are to flower, 0.5cm (in) deep into finely prepared, watered soil.

• Seedlings appear in 721 days.

• Thin seedlings to 23cm (9in) apart for strong, healthy growth.

• Water well until established.

• For continuous flowering, sow every 23 weeks throughout spring and early summer.

• Late summer or autumn sowings will bloom the following year.

Bring Sunshine and Pollinators to Your Garden

With its bright blooms, wildlife appeal and effortless growth, Calendula Funky Stuff is the perfect choice for filling borders, cutting for arrangements or adding edible colour to your kitchen. A cheerful must-have for any garden.