Calendula officinalis nana Citrus Cocktail
Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Height: 8 inches
- Special Features: Edible flowers
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Children
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!
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost or outdoors early spring zones 2-7, early autumn zones 8-10 |
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| Sowing depth: | I cm (½ inch) deep in drills 45cm (18 inches) apart. |
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Sow outdoors thinly 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 Instructions
Prefers a positon in full sun, will grow in most soils.
Deadhead regularly to promote blooming.
