{"product_id":"calendula-dwarf-colour-mix-seeds-calendula-officinalis","title":"Calendula Dwarf Colour Mix Seeds — Calendula officinalis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBig Colour in a Compact Package\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll the cheerful charm of the classic cottage garden calendula, in a neat, compact form that fits beautifully into smaller spaces. \u003cstrong\u003eCalendula Dwarf Colour Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCalendula officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e) produces a glorious riot of fully double blooms in warm shades of golden yellow, rich orange, soft apricot, and creamy white — a sunny, generous mix that brings instant colour to borders, pots, window boxes, and vegetable gardens alike. Where the standard calendula reaches 60 cm or more, this dwarf selection stays neat and tidy at around 25–30 cm, making it perfect for the front of a border, a container on the doorstep, or tucked in amongst your veges as a hardworking companion plant. Easy to grow, quick to flower, and absolutely irresistible to pollinators, this is one of the most rewarding plants you can sow from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong\u003eGlorious warm colour mix\u003c\/strong\u003e — golden yellow, rich orange, soft apricot, and cream in one packet, perfect for a cheerful, informal display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — stays at 25–30 cm, ideal for pots, window boxes, and the front of borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪲 \u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant companion plant\u003c\/strong\u003e — repels aphids and whitefly, attracts hoverflies and lacewings, perfect planted alongside vegetables, herbs, and roses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003ePollinator magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e — bees love calendula and will visit the flowers all season long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering season\u003c\/strong\u003e — blooms generously from late spring through autumn with regular deadheading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy from seed\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most beginner-friendly flowers you can grow, reliable and fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow seeds direct into the garden or into seed trays, covering lightly with seed-raising mix to about 5 mm depth. Calendula germinates readily in cool to mild conditions — ideal temperature is 15–20°C. Sow in autumn for winter and spring flowering in mild NZ regions, or in spring for summer blooms. Plant out into a sunny position with well-drained soil, spacing 20–25 cm apart. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to extend the flowering season. Calendula is wonderfully unfussy and one of the most rewarding seeds to sow with children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Calendula Dwarf Colour Mix, with sowing and growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📘 Ready to grow at a professional level? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/8209435590725\"\u003eCHBotanics Propagation from Seeds Manual — Professional Edition\u003c\/a\u003e — our comprehensive growing manual covering production techniques, timing, and much more, is available as an instant download. 🌱😊\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45709163331653,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_703c38df-29c3-410e-a17d-0098b6b0bca8.png?v=1788848927","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/calendula-dwarf-colour-mix-seeds-calendula-officinalis","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}