Bright trumpet-shaped blooms in vivid pinks, yellows, reds and whites open in late afternoon and stay open through the evening, releasing a sweet scent that carries across the garden. Excellent near patios, seating areas and outdoor dining spaces where the evening display can be fully enjoyed. Supports night active pollinators including moths.

🌱 Sowing: April to June

☀️ Light: Full sun

🌡️ Germination: 10 to 14 days

📏 Height: 60 to 80 cm

🌸 Flowering: June to September

🌿 Growing tips for Ireland Sow indoors from April or direct sow outdoors from mid May after the last frost. Bella di Notte loves warmth and sheltered spots, so a south or west-facing position works best in Irish conditions.

Once established, this is one of the most generous and low maintenance flowers you can grow. It self sows readily in mild Irish winters, so you may find it returning year after year. Space plants about 40 cm apart and water regularly until established. No staking needed as the bushy habit supports itself.

🏺 Part of the Vintage 1928 Range This variety comes from the iconic Vintage 1928 collection, inspired by the historic Franchi Sementi catalogue. Winner of Best Retail Product 2025 and named Hortweek Top Horti Trends No.2.

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This is the single-flowered form (Fiore Semplice), which means the centre of each bloom is fully open. That matters for two reasons: bees and hoverflies can reach the pollen easily, making it one of the best pollinator flowers for Irish gardens, and the open petals are edible. Scatter them fresh over salads, rice dishes or soups for a splash of colour and a mild, peppery flavour.

Calendula is also one of the most useful companion plants in a vegetable garden. Grow it alongside tomatoes, courgettes and brassicas to attract hoverflies, whose larvae feed on aphids. A practical and beautiful addition to any Irish plot.

🌱 Sowing: March to June (or September for early spring flowers)

☀️ Light: Full sun

🌡️ Germination: 7 to 14 days

📏 Height: 40 to 50 cm

🌸 Flowering: June to October

🌿 Growing tips for Ireland One of the easiest flowers to grow from seed in any part of Ireland. Sow direct outdoors from March, no need for a propagator or windowsill. Calendula handles light frost, so early sowing is safe. For even earlier flowers next year, sow a batch in September and they will overwinter as small plants and bloom from May.

Thin seedlings to about 25 cm apart. Deadhead regularly to keep new flowers coming, or leave some heads to set seed for next year. Calendula thrives in most Irish soils including heavier clay, and is perfectly happy in containers, raised beds and allotments.

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A true perennial that spreads gently and becomes part of the landscape rather than a temporary feature. The classic white daisy flowers with golden centres bloom from April right through to September, supporting bees and small pollinators throughout the season. Naturally low growing at just 10 to 15 cm, it never overwhelms other plants.

🌱 Sowing: March to June

☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade

🌡️ Germination: 10 to 20 days

📏 Height: 10 to 15 cm

🌸 Flowering: April to September (once established)

🌿 Growing tips for Ireland Sow direct outdoors from March to June, scattering seed onto well-prepared soil and pressing gently without covering. Margheritina needs light to germinate. Keep soil moist until seedlings appear.

This is one of the most forgiving flowers for Irish conditions. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and tolerates most soil types including the heavier, wetter soils common across Ireland. Perfect for naturalising in lawns, informal borders, wildflower patches and meadow-style planting. Once established, it self sows and returns reliably with zero maintenance.

🏺 Part of the Vintage 1928 Range This variety comes from the iconic Vintage 1928 collection, inspired by the historic Franchi Sementi catalogue. Winner of Best Retail Product 2025 and named Hortweek Top Horti Trends No.2.

🇮🇪 BloomySeeds is the Irish stockist of Franchi Sementi seed (Est. 1783, Bergamo). Every packet is genuine, traceable and DAFM registered. Free delivery across Ireland on orders over €40.

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