Edible Flowers : Calendula officinalis nana Citrus Cocktail

Hardy Annual
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• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Bedding, Borders, Children
• Special Features : Edible Flowers
• Height : 8 inches

Description

An attractive 'Citrus Cocktail' of alluring orange and golden yellow. This mouthwatering colour combination smothers the extremely dwarf, compact bushy plants, in stunning daisy flower heads. Unlike other Calendulas, 'Citrus Cocktail' keeps on flowering throughout the summer. Sure to add a touch of the Tropics to your borders or containers!

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

Sowing Instructions

Sow outdoors in spring, thinly, I cm (½ inch) deep in drills 45cm (18 inches) apart in well cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. For winter and early spring flowering pot plants sow in a cool greenhouse late summer/autumn, transferring to 7.5cm (3 inch) pots when large enough to handle.

Growing Instructions

For outdoor sowing, thin out seedlings to 30-46cm (12-18 inches) apart.

Aftercare

Prefers a positon in full sun, will grow in most soils.