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Calendula officinalis Oopsy Daisy Seeds - Dwarf Garden Marigold

Calendula officinalis Nana Oopsy Daisy
Marigold

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The bicoloured petals of this mix of dwarf annuals warm up flower beds and planters with their yellow-orange shades with cream and gold highlights. This low-maintenance marigold will delight beginners with its extended summer flowering.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
8 days
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Sowing period March to May
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Flowering time June to September
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Description

Calendula officinalis 'Nana Oopsy Daisy', also known as English marigold or medicinal marigold, is a mixture of annuals with very bright shades. Its bicolour flowers display shades of cream, butter, golden yellow, and bright orange that perfectly reflect the sun. Its flowering starts in May and regularly extends until the first frost. It attracts many insects to the garden. Its beautiful blooms brighten beds and bring brilliance to bouquets. It is easy to grow, making it ideal for novice gardeners. It rewards those who let the garden flourish without regular intervention.

 

Listed in gardens since the 12th century, Calendula officinalis has virtues that are used in many fields. It is primarily a dye plant, used as a pigment. It is also used in cosmetics, pharmacology, and homeopathy for its soothing, astringent, healing, anti-inflammatory, and hepatic properties, among others. Its nickname of false saffron comes from its culinary use. Marigolds can replace saffron by colouring rice-based dishes, stews, soups, and herbal teas. Use it raw to flavour cheeses, salads, and butter. Furthermore, it has long been established in the vegetable garden as an ally of other edibles, as it repels nematodes and attracts numerous pollinating insects.

Its upright, slightly spreading habit is composed of brittle, branched stems that give it a rather bushy appearance. It naturally works well in flower beds and pots, whether isolated or in groups. However, protect it from strong winds. Its lanceolate leaves are velvety and aromatic when crushed. Their green colour forms a backdrop for the vibrant hues of its flowers. These are composed of long single petals, which are actually ligulate flowers, surrounding a small orange heart and ending in a darker tip. They beautifully animate the garden by opening and closing under the influence of the sun throughout summer. This period will be extended if you have a mild climate during autumn. In addition, marigold seeds spread easily in various ways: through the wind, falling to the ground, and clinging to clothing and animal fur with their barbs. They self-seed quite spontaneously, as their germination is not hindered by the cold. Calendula is content with all types of soil, as long as it is in the sun for a good part of the day.

With its daisy-like appearance and beautiful golden petals, it will warm up flower boxes and pots around the house. It easily weaves itself among other annuals and brightens up its paler neighbours. It can also be used to border pathways, if positioned like a ribbon at the front of flower beds.

 

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 5 cm
Fragrance Fragrant
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 25 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Calendula

Species

officinalis

Cultivar

Nana Oopsy Daisy

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Marigold

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference71611111

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Planting and care

The seeds can be sown directly in place from March in mild regions. In cold regions, wait until the end of heavy frosts, as the seeds prefer temperatures close to 20°C (68°F). Choose a sunny location and loosen the soil slightly. Sow by broadcasting the seeds, covered with 1 or 2mm of soil. Lightly water. They will germinate in 5 to 10 days. You can thin them out, if necessary, spacing them 30cm (12in) apart.

However, if you are not concerned about winter frosts, you can start your sowings as early as September by sowing in pots and keeping them sheltered until spring. You can then transplant the shoots from March in containers or directly in the ground to benefit from some early growth.

 

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Sowing period

Sowing period March to May
Germination time (days) 8 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Edge of border, Container
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture all types
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