Calendula officinalis Art Shades Mixed

Calendula officinalis Art Shades Mixed

1 packet (150 seeds) @ $2.75

Catalog Code: 1520

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Calendula officinalis Art Shades Mixed

Hardy Annual

  • Flowers: Summer
  • Position: Full sun
  • Height: 24 inches
  • Germination: Easy
  • Aftercare: Easy
  • Special Features: Edible flowers
  • Ideal for: Border, Children, Cottage Garden

Description

Large, frilled flowers in unusual shades ranging through apricot, orange, primrose and cream. Very easy to grow providing a good show of flowers even in the poorest soils and splendid for cutting. Flowers all summer. Height 24in.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:sow indoors spring 6-8 weeks before last frost or sow outdoors early spring or late autumn zones 3-7; fall only zones 8-10
Sowing depth:1cm (½in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart.

Best sown where they are to flower early spring or late autumn zones 3-7; fall only zones 8-10. Sow in well cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth.

Growing Instructions

Thin out the seedlings to 23cm (9in) apart. They will grow in sun or part-shade and in the poorest of soils.

Aftercare Instructions

Deadhead regularly to prolong blooming

Kitchen Notes

The petals have been used as a substitute for saffron, can be made into soup, added to rice puddings, omelets, seafood chowders and they make a bright and zesty addition to tossed salads.