Description
The most eye-catching Calendula we have ever grown. Rich, burnt orange petals surrounding chocolate brown centres. The underside of each petal is delicately bronzed.The plants are vigorous with tall, sturdy stems and the flowers are also massive - easily palm sized. What's not to love?
Pot Marigolds are one of the most rewarding flowers to grow from seed. You'll have flowers all summer from a single spring sowing. They'll also self seed, giving you more flowers next year.
Sow: September for overwintering seedlings. Sow undercover or outside Mar-May, depending on soil conditions.
Plant: 4 weeks after sowing at 30cm.
Harvest: Expect 50-60cm stem length, longer if grown inside.
Vase: Pick when flowers are half open for best vase life of 5 days.
~ 30 seeds
Germ: 76% Nov 24
