Calendula officinalis Pink Surprise

Hardy Annual

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Bedding, Borders, Children, Cut Flowers
• Special Features : Edible Flowers
• Height : 24 inches

Description

Amongst fiery orange and yellow flowers appears a surprise - delicately ruffled, soft orange blooms with a delightful and unique tinge of pink. Wonderfully easy to grow in the border or containers, naturalising if required and a delightful cut flower too. Flowers summer. Height 45-60cm (18-24in).

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Sowing Instructions

Best sown in spring where they are to flower or late summer/early autumn for overwintering. Sow 1cm (½in) deep in rows 30cm (12m) apart in well cultivated soil which has been well raked.

For winter/early spring flowering pot plants in a cool greenhouse or conservatory, sow in late summer/early autumn.

Growing Instructions

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