Calendula Art Shades Mixed Cut Flower Seeds

Overview

Calendula 'Art Shades Mixed' (English Marigold/Pot Marigold) is an unusual mixture - it contains the usual bright orange but with various unusual shades of yellows, cream and apricot with chocolate coloured centres.

They reach a height of 45cm and the large frilled flowers will add great interest to a vase of flowers. The 'cut flowers' last for about a week in a vase.
The petals can be added to salads for flavour and colour, and are also used as a substitute for saffron.

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Seed qty (approx)	100
Sowing months	March, April, September
Site conditions	Sun/part shade & well drained soil, even tolerates poor soil.
How to sow	Direct sow seed thinly into a well prepared soil either in drills 1cm deep by rows 30cm part or scatter seed and lightly cover with a thin layer of fine soil. Germination takes 5-15 days. Thin the seedlings to about 20cm apart.
Care	Wash flower heads before bringing into house to get rid off aphids that like them. Keep picking to ensure continued flowering until first frosts. Keep well watered in dry periods and keep weed free.
Flowers	March sowings - June onwards. September sowings - Late March.
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