Calendula ‘Art Shades’ Seeds – Colourful Pot Marigold for Gardens & Cutting (UK)

Calendula ‘Art Shades’ produces a beautiful mix of warm-toned blooms in apricot, peach, cream, soft yellow and orange. Easy to grow and quick to flower, this versatile pot marigold is ideal for UK borders, pots, wildlife gardens, and cut-flower arrangements.

Why Grow Calendula ‘Art Shades’?

• Unique soft, artistic colour palette

• Long flowering season

• Excellent as a cut flower

• Highly attractive to bees and pollinators

• Easy to grow from seed

• Edible petals suitable for garnishing

A perfect choice for gardeners who want colour, usefulness, and reliability.

“Looks beautiful alongside Cornflower, Sweet William and Linum in cottage-style borders.”

How to Sow Calendula Seeds (UK Guide)

• Sowing time: March–May direct outdoors

• Alternative sowing: September for early flowering the following year

• Seed depth: 1–2cm

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Spacing: Thin to 20–25cm

Calendula prefers direct sowing and establishes quickly.

Growing Instructions

• Grow in full sun or light partial shade

• Thrives in most soils, including poorer ground

• Water during prolonged dry spells

• Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering

• Allow some plants to self-seed if desired

Flowering & Use

• Flowering period: Late spring through autumn

• Ideal for borders, pots, and cottage gardens

• Excellent for cutting and informal bouquets

• Petals can be used fresh or dried for culinary use

Product Details

• Variety: Calendula ‘Art Shades’

• Common name: Pot marigold

• Botanical name: Calendula officinalis

• Plant type: Hardy annual

• Approx. seed count: (120 seeds)

• Plant height: Approx. 40–60cm

• Growing location: Borders, pots, cut-flower gardens

• Difficulty level: Easy

• Suitable for: UK growing conditions

Why Buy from Curriott Hill Nursery

• Seeds selected for reliable UK performance

• Small-batch, quality-focused nursery

• Fast UK dispatch

• Ideal for beginners, wildlife gardeners, and flower arrangers