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Mr Fothergills Calendula Pot Marigold Nova Seeds

£319
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Mr Fothergill’s Calendula Pot Marigold Nova Seeds

Mr Fothergill’s Calendula Pot Marigold Nova Seeds produce vibrant orange blooms that attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial wildlife, making them an excellent choice for borders, cottage gardens and pollinator-friendly planting schemes. This easy-to-grow hardy annual flowers in the same year as sowing and is equally useful as a cut flower or an edible garnish.

Key Features

  • Bright orange, single flowers ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens

  • Attracts bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects

  • Hardy annual that flowers the same year it is sown

  • Excellent cut flower with long-lasting blooms

  • Edible petals for salads, soups and garnishes

  • Suitable for borders, containers and full sun positions

Product Description

Calendula Nova is a classic pot marigold with warm, richly coloured flowers that bring uplifting brightness to any garden. Highly attractive to pollinators, its nectar-rich blooms are a valuable food source for bees and butterflies, while birds enjoy the seed heads in autumn.
This historic plant has long been prized not only for its ornamental value but also for its practical uses. During the American Civil War and World War One, calendula petals were used to help stem wounds, and renowned gardener Gertrude Jekyll famously grew large quantities for field hospitals. Today, its edible petals remain popular for adding colour to salads and flavour to soups and stews.
As a hardy annual, Calendula Nova is exceptionally easy to grow and can be sown directly into the garden. Its bushy habit and glowing orange flowers make it a staple for cottage gardens, informal borders and wildlife-friendly planting schemes.

Specifications

  • Brand: Mr Fothergill’s

  • Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis

  • Plant Class: Hardy Annual

  • Genus: Annuals/Bedding

  • Height: Approx. 60cm (24in)

  • Position: Full sun

  • Habit: Bushy

  • Attracts: Bees and butterflies

  • Colour: Orange

  • Suitable For: Containers, cut flowers, pollinator gardens

How to Sow and Grow

Sow Outdoors:

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

  • Seedlings appear in 7–21 days.

  • Water well until established.

  • Thin seedlings to ensure healthy development.

  • Curved sowing lines help create a more natural, pleasing display.

Sow Indoors:

  • Use trays of compost and keep moist in a greenhouse or cold frame.

  • Transplant seedlings 5cm (2”) apart once large enough to handle.

  • Gradually acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions before planting out 23cm (9”) apart.

Bring Colour, Wildlife and Heritage to Your Garden

Calendula Nova is a timeless favourite with beauty, history and wildlife appeal. Add this must-have hardy annual to your garden for months of glowing colour and buzzing life.

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Delivery

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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.

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Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?

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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.

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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.