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Calendula officinalis Touch of Red Mixed
  • 1 packet (150 seeds)
  • Despatch: Within 14 Days
  • Price: £1.49
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Calendula officinalis Touch of Red Mixed

Hardy Annual

  • Flowers in : Summer
  • Germination : Easy
  • Aftercare : Easy
  • Ideal for : Borders, Children, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flowers
  • Special Features : Edible Flowers
  • Height : 18 inches

Description

One of the most outstanding, uniform cut flowers. Blooms have a 'touch of red' giving an almost antique look. Height: 40-45cm (16-18in).

Sowing Instructions

Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 65-70F (18-20C). Sowing Depth: Cover seed with its own depth of soil and exclude light. Sowing Time: Sow indoors March-April or sow outdoors April-May.

The seed can also be sown outdoors where it is to flower in mid spring.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart in full sun or part shade in ordinary garden soil.