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Mr Fothergills Calendula Funky Stuff Seeds

£319
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Mr Fothergill’s Calendula Funky Stuff Seeds

Mr Fothergill’s Calendula Funky Stuff Seeds produce full, bushy plants with large semi-double yellow blooms that light up summer borders and make excellent, long-lasting cut flowers. As a hardy annual, it is easy to grow directly where it is to flower, offering a reliable, vibrant display.

Key Features

  • Produces large semi-double yellow flowers on full, bushy plants

  • Easy-to-grow hardy annual, ideal for direct sowing

  • Highly attractive to pollinators, supporting bees and beneficial insects

  • Excellent as a cut flower and perfect for summer border colour

  • Edible petals and leaves—ideal for adding to salads

  • Thrives in full sun

Product Description

Calendula Funky Stuff is a standout variety known for its bold yellow semi-double blooms and robust, bushy growth habit. Perfect for gardeners wanting a dependable “border filler”, these plants provide structure and vibrant colour throughout the summer.
As an RHS Plants for Pollinators variety, Calendula Funky Stuff is highly valued for attracting bees and other beneficial insects, improving biodiversity in the garden. The flowers and young leaves are also edible, making them a delightful addition to salads or garnishes.
This hardy annual is exceptionally easy to grow and well suited to direct sowing outdoors, flowering the same year it is sown. With staggered sowings, you can enjoy an extended season of sunshine-bright colour.

Specifications

  • Brand: Mr Fothergill’s

  • Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis

  • Plant Class: Hardy Annual

  • Habit: Bushy

  • Situation: Full Sun

  • Attractive To: Pollinators

  • Plant Height: Approx. 50cm (20in)

  • Spread: Approx. 30cm (1ft)

  • Flower Colour: Yellow

  • Suitable For: Borders, cut flowers, wildlife-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing Tips

  • Sow outdoors where plants are to flower, 0.5cm (¼in) deep into finely prepared, watered soil.

  • Seedlings appear in 7–21 days.

  • Thin seedlings to 23cm (9in) apart for strong, healthy growth.

  • Water well until established.

  • For continuous flowering, sow every 2–3 weeks throughout spring and early summer.

  • Late summer or autumn sowings will bloom the following year.

Bring Sunshine and Pollinators to Your Garden

With its bright blooms, wildlife appeal and effortless growth, Calendula Funky Stuff is the perfect choice for filling borders, cutting for arrangements or adding edible colour to your kitchen. A cheerful must-have for any garden.

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Delivery

Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!

We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.

Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.

- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.

Can someone else pick up my parcel?

Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.

Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?

No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.

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How do I track my delivery?

Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.

Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

Still have questions?

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Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.