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Calendula officinalis Porcupine (Pot Marigold)
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Calendula officinalis Porcupine (Pot Marigold)
Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Height: 18 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Edible flowers
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Children
Description
An exciting new English Marigold with vivid orange, pointed blooms with an attractive quilling that gives a wild, spiky effect. Wonderfully easy to grow in the border or as bedding. The distinct blooms also make a stunning cut flower.
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: | 12mm (½in) deep, in rows 30cm (12in) apart. |
Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing.
For spring/summer flowering pot plants, sow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory in late summer/early autumn. Grow on cool in full light and water sparingly.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 15cm (6in) apart. Deadhead regularly to promote bloomng.
Aftercare Instructions
Prefers a light, well drained soil in full sun.
Kitchen Notes
The petals can be used as a substitute for saffron, and in a variety of dishes where they make a bright and zesty addition. Write to us for a free leaflet with recipes for a wide range of edible flowers.