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Growing Information
Growing Information
HEIGHT: 18 - 24 inches
SPREAD: 12 - 18 inches
LIGHT: Full Sun
WATER: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil
IN BLOOM: Late Spring to Frost
HARDINESS: Zones 2-11
TYPE: Annual
Calendula officinalis 'Pink Surprise'
Calendula officinalis 'Pink Surprise'
Pink Surprise Calendula is a charming heirloom annual prized for its unique semi-double to double blooms in soft shades of peach, apricot, blush pink, and creamy yellow. Flowering continuously from late spring until frost, this easy-to-grow variety brings warm, pastel tones to the garden while attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Its long-lasting blooms are excellent for cutting, and the edible petals make a beautiful garnish for salads, desserts, and herbal teas.
Key Features
Key Features
Unique blooms in shades of blush pink, peach, apricot, and cream
Long bloom season from late spring until frost
Excellent cut flower
Edible petals for culinary use
Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators
Easy-to-grow heirloom variety
Performs well in cool weather and continues blooming with regular deadheading
Ideal Uses
Ideal Uses
Cottage gardens
Pollinator gardens
Cut flower gardens
Herb and kitchen gardens
Containers
Borders
Edible landscapes
Why I Grow It
Why I Grow It
I grow 'Pink Surprise' because it offers a beautiful twist on a classic cottage garden favorite. Its soft pastel blooms stand out from traditional orange calendulas while providing months of dependable color and valuable nectar for pollinators. I also appreciate how versatile it is—equally at home in flower beds, vegetable gardens, and cut flower arrangements. It's an easy, rewarding plant that combines beauty, usefulness, and long-lasting performance, making it one of my favorite annuals to grow.
Care Tips:
Care Tips:
Plant in full sun for the best flowering.
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil and water regularly during dry periods.
Deadhead spent blooms frequently to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season.
Fertilize lightly every few weeks to support vigorous growth and abundant blooms.
Harvest flowers regularly for bouquets or edible use, which also encourages additional blooming.
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