Stunning calendula. Dusky apricot/raspberry tones that lighten with age. Very striking and long stems. Easy to grow and save seed.
Sow: March–May / September
Height: Approx. 60cm
Type: Hardy Annual
Good for: Cut flowers · Seed saving
GROWING NOTES
Keep the seedbed or compost evenly moist while germination takes place, then grow on in good light.
SEED SAVING
Allow a few flowers to mature fully and collect the seed once it is ripe and dry. Store somewhere cool, dry and labelled.
Grown, harvested and packed by Missenden Seeds in the Chiltern Hills. Open-pollinated and grown without chemical pesticides or peat.
Sowing time: Sow directly outdoors from March to May, or sow in September for earlier flowers the following spring. Seeds can also be started in pots and transplanted.
Plant out: Plant out from April onwards, once seedlings are well established.
Flowering period: May to October.
Height: Up to 60 cm. Grow in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil.
Seed saving: Allow flower heads to dry on the plant. Collect the curved, dry seeds and store them in a cool, dry place.
Pests and problems: Generally easy to grow. Protect young plants from slugs and snails. Deadhead regularly to encourage more flowers and water during prolonged dry spells.
Stunning calendula. Dusky apricot/raspberry tones that lighten with age. Very striking and long stems. Easy to grow and save seed.
Sow: March–May / September
Height: Approx. 60cm
Type: Hardy Annual
Good for: Cut flowers · Seed saving
GROWING NOTES
Keep the seedbed or compost evenly moist while germination takes place, then grow on in good light.
SEED SAVING
Allow a few flowers to mature fully and collect the seed once it is ripe and dry. Store somewhere cool, dry and labelled.
Grown, harvested and packed by Missenden Seeds in the Chiltern Hills. Open-pollinated and grown without chemical pesticides or peat.
Sowing time: Sow directly outdoors from March to May, or sow in September for earlier flowers the following spring. Seeds can also be started in pots and transplanted.
Plant out: Plant out from April onwards, once seedlings are well established.
Flowering period: May to October.
Height: Up to 60 cm. Grow in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil.
Seed saving: Allow flower heads to dry on the plant. Collect the curved, dry seeds and store them in a cool, dry place.
Pests and problems: Generally easy to grow. Protect young plants from slugs and snails. Deadhead regularly to encourage more flowers and water during prolonged dry spells.
