Calendula officinalis 'Pink Surprise'

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MarigoldAnnualFamily: Asteraceae

Flower colour:

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / 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 officinalis 'Pink Surprise' bears delicately ruffled, soft orange blooms, with a delightful and unique pink tinge. It's perfect for growing in pots on the patio and makes a delightful cut flower.

For best results, grow Calendula officinalis 'Pink Surprise' 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. Learn more about growing Marigolds.

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Calendula ‘Pink surprise’ and wildlife

Calendula ‘Pink surprise’ 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 ‘Pink surprise’ poisonous?

Calendula ‘Pink surprise’ 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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