Calendula Officinalis Gitana Mix Seeds: Fiesta Gitana

Calendula Officinalis Gitana Mix Seeds

Calendula officinalis ‘Fiesta Gitana Mixed‘ is a cultivar of the pot marigold, known for its vibrant, double flowers in shades of orange, yellow, and sometimes bicoloured. It’s a variety, reaching a height of about 12 inches (30cm), making it suitable for containers, beds, and borders. The plant is easy to grow and tolerates various soil types, even poor ones.

The Latin name for Calendula officinalis Gitana mixed is Calendula officinalis ‘Fiesta Gitana‘. This refers to the “Fiesta Gitana” variety of the species Calendula officinalis, which is commonly known as pot marigold or calendula. The “Gitana” part refers to the compact of the plant. The “Fiesta Gitana” variety is known for its vibrant, multi-colored flowers, typically in shades of orange, yellow and red.

Key Features: Calendula officinalis Gitana mixed

• Height: 12 inches (30cm).
• Flower Color: Orange, yellow, and bicoloured shades.
• Bloom Time: Summer and autumn.
• Seedling: Seeds can be sown indoors from March to April or outdoors from April to May.
• Uses: Suitable for beds, borders, containers, and pollinator gardens.
• Soil: Tolerates poor soil, but prefers rich, moderately moist, well-drained soil.
• Sunlight: Full sun or partial shade.
• Maintenance: Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming.
• Edible: Flower petals are edible and have a slightly bitter and peppery flavor.

Growing Tips: Fiesta Gitana

• Sowing: Sow seeds indoors from March to April or outdoors from April to May.
• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 12 inches (30cm) apart.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Sunlight: Provide full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Choose well-drained soil.
• Deadheading: Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

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