When to plant Calendula in Leeds

Calendula officinalis

Calendula
Calendula · Calendula officinalis

Hardy annual for long-lasting edible and ornamental flowers. Sow direct outdoors. Keep picking and deadheading and it will flower for months. It takes full sun, and a little light shade is fine.

45 cm · Full Sun · Moderate Water

Add to garden

Calibrated to Leeds · last frost ≈ 24 Apr

Sow outdoors September to October. Frost risk November to April.
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Growing guide

What to do through the growing season

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Sow once in free-draining soil for flowers next year. Protect young plants only when hard frost is forecast.

  1. 01

    Sow Seeds

    14 Sept to 12 Oct

    Sow during 14th September - 12th October in free-draining soil where the plants are to flower. Cover by . Keep the surface lightly moist until seedlings establish. This is one sowing, not a run of batches.

  2. 02

    Thin Seedlings

    28 Sept to 2 Nov Dates as each sowing reaches this stage

    Thin during 28th September - 2nd November to . Take out surplus seedlings cleanly so you do not disturb nearby roots.

  3. 03

    Protect Young Plants

    28 Sept to 21 Dec Dates as each sowing reaches this stage

    From 28th September to 21st December, keep the seedbed weed-free. Cover with fleece only if hard frost is forecast. Take it off in mild weather.

  4. 04

    Deadhead and Maintain

    12 Apr to 27 Oct 2027 Dates as each sowing reaches this stage

    Flowers open next year, from 12th April 2027 through 27th October 2027. Pick and deadhead fading flowers so plants keep flowering. Water in long dry spells.

Suggested varieties

Popular varieties of Calendula to consider

Pacific Beauty

Mixed orange and yellow flowers on strong, reliable plants.

Indian Prince

Double orange flowers with a darker centre, good for cutting and display.

Snow Princess

Creamy white flowers on neat plants with a clean look in borders and pots.

Oopsy Daisy

Compact plants with double flowers, handy for containers and smaller spaces.

Calendula guides by town

See how Calendula timing shifts in other towns with different frost dates.