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Mixed orange and yellow flowers on strong, reliable plants.
When to plant Calendula in Newcastle upon Tyne
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
Calibrated to Newcastle upon Tyne · last frost ≈ 25 Apr
| Activity | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sow outdoors | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
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.
01
Sow Seeds
9 Sept to 7 OctSow during 9th September - 7th 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.
02
Thin Seedlings
23 Sept to 28 Oct Dates as each sowing reaches this stageThin during 23rd September - 28th October to . Take out surplus seedlings cleanly so you do not disturb nearby roots.
03
Protect Young Plants
23 Sept to 16 Dec Dates as each sowing reaches this stageFrom 23rd September to 16th December, keep the seedbed weed-free. Cover with fleece only if hard frost is forecast. Take it off in mild weather.
04
Deadhead and Maintain
7 Apr to 22 Oct 2027 Dates as each sowing reaches this stageFlowers open next year, from 7th April 2027 through 22nd October 2027. Pick and deadhead fading flowers so plants keep flowering. Water in long dry spells.
Suggested varieties
Popular varieties of Calendula to consider
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.
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