Calendula is a traditional cottage garden flower and culinary herb, which has recently become a popular choice for bedding displays. Colours range from yellow to orange, and forms from simple semi-double to fully double with prominently crested centres.
Calendula ‘Fiesta Gitana’ is a dwarf calendula which flowers earlier than the species. The semi-double flowers are yellow or orange. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
For best results, grow Calendula ‘Fiesta Gitana’ in light, nutrient-poor, free-draining soil in sun or partial shade. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and pinch out shoots to encourage bushy growth.
Calendula Fiesta Gitana
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- Botanical name: Calendula officinalis 'Fiesta Gitana'
- Common name: Marigold
- Family: Asteraceae
- Plant Type: Annual
Flower colour: Orange,Yellow
Foliage colour: Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Calendula 'Fiesta Gitana' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Calendula 'Fiesta Gitana' has no toxic effects reported.
