Calendula nana Apricots and Oranges
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Calendula nana Apricots and Oranges
Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Height: 10 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Edible flowers
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Children, Cottage Garden, Cut Flower
Description
A striking combination of extra double apricot and orange flowers, borne on dwarf, compact, basal branching, bushy plants. For organic gardeners this makes an ideal companion plant. Flower petals and leaves can be used in salads to add a tangy flavor.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost or outdoors early spring zones 2-7, early autumn zones 8-10 |
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| Sowing depth: | 1cm (½ inch) |
Sow outdoors in drills 30-45cm (12-18 inches) apart, in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. After sowing, keep well watered until seedlings appear.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 30cm (12 inches) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
Deadhead regularly to promote blooming.
Kitchen Notes
Flower petals and leaves can be used in salads to add a tangy flavour.