Calendula officinalis Touch Of Red Mixed

1 packet (150 seeds) @ $3.25

Catalog Code: 1305

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Calendula officinalis Touch Of Red Mixed

Hardy Annual

Flowers: Summer
Position: Full sun
Height: 18 inches
Germination: Easy
Aftercare: Easy
Special Features: Edible flowers
Ideal for: Border, Children, Cottage Garden, Cut Flower

Description

One of the most outstanding, uniform cut flowers. Blooms have a 'touch of red' giving an almost antique look.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:	sow indoors spring 6-8 weeks before last frost or sow outdoors early spring or late autumn zones 3-7; fall only zones 8-10
Sowing depth:	cover seed with its own depth of soil and exclude light.

Sow 1/2 in deep in trays, pots, etc of good seed sowing mix in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 65-70F (18-20C).

The seed can also be sown outdoors where it is to flower in early to mid spring or late autumn zones 3-7; fall only zones 8-10.

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.