Calendula - Fiesta Gitana Superior (2.6" pot)
Annual. An excellent dwarf variety for flowers beds, containers or to edge a vegetable garden. Large, 3” blooms are in warm shades of orange to pastel cream, and hold up very well in heat and drought.
Calendula are a terrific vegetable companion, as they attract pollinators and repel harmful nematodes in the soil. Their flowers are edible and dried petals can be used in place of saffron, as a garnish, or to make a delightful tea. They are very easy to grow, requiring minimal watering and feeding. Plant in poor to average, well-draining soil and deadhead occasionally for increased blooms.
Location: Front of border, Mixed container, Vegetable garden
Bloom Period: June/July to September
Height: 12-14”
Plant Spacing: 6-12”
Annual. An excellent dwarf variety for flowers beds, containers or to edge a vegetable garden. Large, 3” blooms are in warm shades of orange to pastel cream, and hold up very well in heat and drought.
Calendula are a terrific vegetable companion, as they attract pollinators and repel harmful nematodes in the soil. Their flowers are edible and dried petals can be used in place of saffron, as a garnish, or to make a delightful tea. They are very easy to grow, requiring minimal watering and feeding. Plant in poor to average, well-draining soil and deadhead occasionally for increased blooms.
Location: Front of border, Mixed container, Vegetable garden
Bloom Period: June/July to September
Height: 12-14”
Plant Spacing: 6-12”
Annual. An excellent dwarf variety for flowers beds, containers or to edge a vegetable garden. Large, 3” blooms are in warm shades of orange to pastel cream, and hold up very well in heat and drought.
Calendula are a terrific vegetable companion, as they attract pollinators and repel harmful nematodes in the soil. Their flowers are edible and dried petals can be used in place of saffron, as a garnish, or to make a delightful tea. They are very easy to grow, requiring minimal watering and feeding. Plant in poor to average, well-draining soil and deadhead occasionally for increased blooms.
Location: Front of border, Mixed container, Vegetable garden
Bloom Period: June/July to September
Height: 12-14”
Plant Spacing: 6-12”
Companion Plants
Use ‘Fiesta Gitana Superior’ to ground a cheerful combination in a mixed container or ornamental bed:
