Pink Surprise Calendula Seeds

Pink Surprise Calendula is one of the most unusual and sought-after calendula varieties, producing soft pastel blooms in shades of peach, apricot, cream, and delicate blush pink. This rare color combination sets it apart from traditional orange and yellow calendulas, creating an elegant display that brings a touch of sophistication to flower gardens and bouquets. The large semi-double to double blooms appear continuously throughout the growing season, providing months of soft, romantic color.

Garden Uses

Pink Surprise Calendula is an exceptional choice for cottage gardens, cutting gardens, pollinator plantings, borders, and mixed flower beds. Its unusual pastel coloration blends beautifully with roses, larkspurs, bachelor's buttons, sweet peas, cosmos, and other traditional cottage garden favorites.

The long stems and delicate coloring make this variety particularly valuable for fresh-cut flower arrangements. The soft peach-pink blooms add warmth and elegance to bouquets and floral displays while continuing to bloom heavily in the garden.

Growing Information

Calendulas are among the easiest annual flowers to grow from seed. Sow directly outdoors after danger of severe frost has passed or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Germination generally occurs within 7 to 14 days at temperatures between 65° and 75°F.

Plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil but will tolerate light shade in warmer regions. Regular watering and removal of spent flowers encourage continued blooming. Pink Surprise performs especially well during the cooler temperatures of spring and autumn, often producing flowers until hard frost arrives.

Plants typically reach 18 to 24 inches in height and develop sturdy stems capable of supporting numerous blooms throughout the season.