Pot Marigold ‘Geisha Girl’ Seeds (Calendula officinalis)

A charming and easy-to-grow annual, Pot Marigold ‘Geisha Girl’ produces bright, double orange blooms with a cheerful, ruffled appearance. Hardy and long-flowering, this variety is perfect for borders, containers, and edible gardens, attracting pollinators while adding vibrant color from spring through autumn.

What Makes It Special

• Double, ruffled orange blooms with a striking presence

• Hardy and low-maintenance, ideal for novice gardeners

• Attracts bees and butterflies, supports pollinator-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Calendula officinalis

• Hardy annual

• Height: 30–40 cm (12–16 in)

• Bloom time: Spring to autumn

Ideal For

• Borders, beds, and edging

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly and edible gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the same year after sowing