Calendula Cantaloupe Mix Seeds — Calendula officinalis

Warm Apricot, Peach, and Cream Blooms That Glow in the Garden

Calendula 'Cantaloupe Mix' (Calendula officinalis) is a truly gorgeous variety that brings a warm, luminous glow to the cottage garden. This fully double calendula produces a beautiful blend of blooms in deep apricot, warm peach, soft blush pink, and creamy ivory — all with that characteristic rich dark centre — creating a harmonious, sun-warmed palette that looks stunning both in the border and in the vase. Cheerful, reliable, and endlessly generous, it is one of those flowers that earns its place in every garden, every year.

Why Gardeners Love It

• 🌅 Mixed apricot, peach, cream, and blush tones — a warm, glowing palette that lights up borders and bouquets alike
• ✂️ Excellent cut flower — long stems and a good vase life, beautiful in informal mixed arrangements
• 🌸 Edible flowers — petals are edible and make a stunning garnish for salads and summer dishes
• 🐝 Outstanding for pollinators — bees and beneficial insects adore calendula throughout the season
• 🌱 Easy to grow from seed — one of the most beginner-friendly flowers you can sow

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Calendula is wonderfully easy and forgiving. Direct sow into a sunny position with well-drained soil in autumn or spring — it thrives in cooler conditions and is one of the best flowers for autumn and winter sowing in NZ. Sow seeds at a depth of around 5mm and thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart. Deadhead regularly to keep the blooms coming. Calendula will often self-seed gently around the garden, returning year after year with minimal effort. Performs beautifully throughout New Zealand.

What's in the Packet

Each packet contains 10 seeds of Calendula 'Cantaloupe Mix' (Calendula officinalis), a blend of warm apricot, peach, cream, and blush tones.