Calendula ‘Indian Prince’

Calendula ‘Indian Prince’ is a richly coloured twist on a classic cottage garden favourite. With deep orange petals and striking dark maroon undersides, the blooms have a glowing, almost coppery look—especially lovely when the flowers are in bud or partly closed. It’s a variety that stands out without shouting. This hardy annual is easy to grow and reliable, even in poor soil. It flowers over a long season and the more you cut, the more it blooms. It’s a great choice for cutting gardens, borders, and pots—and the petals are edible too, often used to brighten salads. Sow seeds direct from March to May, or in autumn for earlier blooms the following spring. Deadhead regularly for a longer display, and give the plants full sun and reasonably free-draining soil. Height: 45–60cmSeeds per packet: approx. 150Hardy annual A bold, beautiful calendula with a bit of a velvet-jacketed, late-summer poet vibe.