SALE Calendula officinalis Art Shades of apricot, cream and orange

CALENDULA officinalis

SALE - two year old seeds

Art Shades of apricot, orange and cream (or Art Shades mixed)

Plant type: Hardy  Annual

Average content: 150 seeds

Calendula officinalis Art Shades

Art Shades of apricot, orange and creams

Seed origin: Netherlands

Germination rate: 95%, usually germinate in 7-14 days

Plant Type: Hardy Annual

Height: 30-45cm

When to sow: Feb ,March  indoors, April – June, Sept outdoors

Flowers : May to October

How to grow: Sow one or two seeds per plug indoors , 1/2in deep in a pot of seed compost. Water and acclimatise and before planting out. Can be also be easily sown directly where they are to flower. Sept sowing is for an earlier flowering the following year.

Deadhead regularly when blooming  to ensure continuous flowers. The flowers are edible and make a beautiful addition to salads. Calendula has many herbal and natural benefits. Makes a great companion plant, so plant extra alongside your vegetables.