Calendula Fiesta Gitana Mix Flower Seeds

About Calendula Fiesta Gitana Mix Flower Seeds

Calendula 'Fiesta Gitana' — a dwarf, bushy variety with orange-yellow double blooms. The petals are edible and traditionally used in skin care.

• Botanical name: Calendula officinalis
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 7-14 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 1 cm — the seeds need darkness to germinate, so cover them well.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 7-14 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Water when the top layer of soil dries out. Not a fussy plant.
• Soil: Ordinary well-drained soil with a little compost.
• Temperature: Cool 10–25°C. The plant finishes as soon as the heat arrives.
• Fertiliser: A light monthly feed. It does not need much fertilizer.

Sowing season in India

September–November. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Powdery mildew in crowded/humid conditions, aphids.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.