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Pot Marigold Seeds – RHS Plants for Pollinators

Pot Marigold (Calendula) is a hardy annual producing warm yellow and orange flowers for borders, containers and mixed garden planting. It is also listed as an RHS Plant for Pollinators.

The plants are easy to start from seed and can keep flowering when faded blooms are removed regularly.

Pot Marigold is useful where you want a traditional annual that works in both ornamental and wildlife-friendly parts of the garden.

Key Features

Hardy annual Pot Marigold.

Yellow and orange flowers.

Suitable for borders, containers and kitchen gardens.

Listed as an RHS Plant for Pollinators.

How to Grow Pot Marigold Seeds – RHS Plants for Pollinators

Sow in trays or pots under cover, or directly outdoors when conditions are suitable.

Cover the seeds lightly and keep compost or soil moist while seedlings establish.

Plant young seedlings into their final position once they are large enough to handle and conditions are suitable.

Growing Tips

Grow in sun for a good flowering display.

Deadhead faded flowers to encourage further blooms.

Water during prolonged dry periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of Marigold is this?
Pot Marigold is a Calendula, rather than the French or African Marigolds commonly grown as bedding plants.

Does it help pollinators?
This product is listed as an RHS Plant for Pollinators.

Perfect For

Borders

Containers

Kitchen gardens

Cottage gardens

Pollinator planting