Calendula nana Candyman Yellow

Hardy Annual

• Flowers in : All summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders
• Special Features : Edible Flowers
• Height : 8 inches

Description

The longest-flowering and best double-flowered Calendula we have ever seen in T&M's trials. Strong, sturdy, multi-branching dwarf plants produce large, fully-double, yellow blooms.

 Customer Rating

Reviews
great long lasting colour
By abbe davies 21-08-2011
Extremely easy to sow and grow, very attractive, the petals make a great addition to salads and are a much cheaper alternative to saffron in rice dishes. Producing a long lasting display, they are really robust withstanding all the British weather throws at them

sunshine in the border
By julie ellis 05-08-2011
Grown from seed, these plants are quick to establish and require minimum maintenance .They develop into bushy, vigorous plants and with regular dead heading produce a bright and cheerful sea of colour. A good value addition to annual bedding.

Sowing Instructions

Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow 12mm (½in) deep, in rows 30cm (12in) apart.

For Spring/Summer flowering - 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 20cm (8in) apart.

Kitchen Notes

The petals can be used as a substitute for saffron, added to soups, rice or omelettes. They also make a bright addition to salads.