Calendula Bulls Eye Seeds - Pom-Pom Flowers

Calendula ‘Bulls Eye’ Seeds

Striking Pom-Pom Blooms

Description

Calendula ‘Bulls Eye’ is a bold, attention-grabbing variety producing unique pom-pom gold-yellow blooms each marked with a deep, dark central eye — as if they’re looking right back at you. These fully double flowers create a vibrant, textured display that steals the show in borders, cottage-style beds, and summer containers.

A hardy annual/hardy biennial, ‘Bulls Eye’ is easy to grow and offers reliable flowering from June to August. Plants reach 30–40 cm (12–16 in), forming neat, compact clumps ideal for mass planting or mixed displays.

Key Features

Pom-pom gold-yellow blooms with a distinctive dark central eye

30–40 cm compact height – great for borders & containers

Hardy annual / hardy biennial – simple and dependable

Flowers June to August – bright summer colour

Excellent for pollinators – attracts bees & beneficial insects

Perfect for mass planting – bold and eye-catching displays

Growing Instructions

Sow outdoors from March to June in well-prepared open ground. Lightly cover seeds and keep moist. Germination takes around 2 weeks. Thin seedlings or transplant to 20–30 cm apart once large enough to handle.

Grow in full sun for the strongest colour and best flower production. Calendula prefers well-drained soil and will thrive with minimal care. Deadhead regularly to extend flowering through summer.

Frequently Asked Questions — Calendula ‘Bulls Eye’

1. Is Calendula ‘Bulls Eye’ easy to grow?

Yep! Super easy. This variety is great for beginners — it germinates quickly, tolerates less-than-perfect soil, and doesn’t need much fussing.

2. Can I grow it in pots or containers?

Absolutely. Its compact 30–40 cm height makes it perfect for containers, patio pots, or window boxes.

3. Does Calendula need full sun?

Full sun is ideal for the boldest colour and the most flowers. It can handle light partial shade, but blooms may be fewer.

4. Will it come back every year?

Usually it behaves as a hardy annual, but in mild climates it can overwinter as a short-lived hardy biennial. It also self-seeds lightly, so you might get surprise seedlings next year.

5. How long does it take to flower?

If sown in spring, you’re typically looking at flowering between June and August, sometimes earlier in warm weather.

6. Is it good for wildlife?

Totally — bees and beneficial insects love that dark central eye and nectar-rich blooms.

7. How far apart should I space the plants?

Give them 20–30 cm to form nice, tidy clumps without overcrowding.

8. Do I need to deadhead Calendula?

It’s not required, but it’s recommended. Removing spent blooms encourages more flowers and keeps plants looking fresh.

9. Can I use the petals for tea like other calendulas?

Yes — Calendula officinalis varieties, including ‘Bulls Eye’, have the same traditional uses. Just make sure you grow them chemical-free if you plan to eat or infuse them. The flowers of Calendulas are edible.

10. When should I sow the seeds?

From March to June outdoors. They germinate in about two weeks.