Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Calendula is a traditional cottage garden flower and culinary herb, which has recently become a popular choice for bedding displays. Colours range from yellow to orange, and forms from simple semi-double to fully double with prominently crested centres.
Calendula 'Fiesta Gitana' is a dwarf calendula which flowers earlier than the species. The semi-double flowers are yellow or orange. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
For best results, grow Calendula 'Fiesta Gitana' in light, nutrient-poor, free-draining soil in sun or partial shade. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and pinch out shoots to encourage bushy growth.
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Calendula ‘Fiesta gitana’ and wildlife
Calendula ‘Fiesta gitana’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Calendula ‘Fiesta gitana’ poisonous?
Calendula ‘Fiesta gitana’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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