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Calendula 'Fruit Twist'

Calendula 'Fruit Twist'

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MarigoldAnnualFamily: Asteraceae

Height: 15cmSpread: 20cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Orange

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Calendula is a traditional cottage garden flower and culinary herb, which has recently become a popular choice for bedding displays. Colours range from yellow to orange, and forms from simple semi-double to fully double with prominently crested centres.

Calendula 'Fruit Twist' produces bright orange flowers with red tips. It's perfect for growing in pots on the patio and makes a delightful cut flower.

For best results, grow Calendula 'Fruit Twist' in light, nutrient-poor, free-draining soil in sun or partial shade. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and pinch out shoots to encourage bushy growth. Learn more in our Calendula grow guide.

Explore other Calendula varieties:

Calendula officinalis 'Fiesta Gitana'
Calendula officinalis 'Indian Prince'
Calendula officinalis 'Pink Surprise'

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Calendula ‘Fruit twist’ and wildlife

Calendula ‘Fruit twist’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Calendula ‘Fruit twist’ poisonous?

Calendula ‘Fruit twist’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People