Dwarf African Marigold ‘Calando Mix’ – Compact Plants, Big Color!

Enjoy the bold beauty of African marigolds in a smaller, tidier package with Calando Mix – a dwarf Tagetes erecta blend producing large, double blooms in sunny shades of gold, lemon, and orange. Perfect for borders, pots, and bedding schemes, these compact plants flower non-stop from summer to frost, bringing vibrant color without taking over your garden space.

What Makes It Special

• Dwarf African marigold – height without the bulk

• Large, fully double blooms in a cheerful color mix

• Long-lasting flowers that thrive in heat and sun

• Ideal for small gardens, edging, and containers

• Naturally pest-repellent – great for companion planting

Key Features

• Height: 25–30 cm – compact but showy

• Large, round blooms with vibrant summer tones

• Heat-tolerant and easy to grow from seed

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

• Excellent for bedding, edging, and containers

Ideal For

• Borders & Edging – Neat rows of vibrant color

• Containers & Patio Pots – Perfect for small spaces

• Vegetable Gardens – Works as a natural pest deterrent

• Seasonal Bedding Schemes – Summer-to-autumn brilliance

Sowing

1. When to Sow: Indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after frost danger has passed.

2. How to Sow: Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in well-draining soil.

3. Germination Time: 7–14 days at 18–22°C.

4. Spacing: 20–25 cm apart for compact, healthy plants.

5. Sunlight: Full sun for the brightest colors and most abundant blooms.

Grow Calando Mix for a compact marigold display that’s big on impact and easy to maintain!