Calendula - A Touch of Red

Calendula - A Touch of Red | (Calendula officinalis)

Brighten your garden with this striking Calendula selection, featuring warm orange and golden blooms beautifully brushed with deep red on the backs of the petals. A hardy, fast-growing and reliable flowering annual, Calendula provides generous colour through the cooler months and is an excellent choice for autumn and winter gardens.

The cheerful flowers are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial pollinators, making Calendula a valuable addition to pollinator gardens and companion planting schemes. Regular harvesting of the flowers encourages continued blooming, providing a long-lasting display as well as beautiful cut flowers for the home.

Sowing and Growing Guidelines:

• Propagation Method: Seeds can be sown directly outdoors or started indoors to raise seedlings.
  
• Sowing Depth: Plant seeds approximately 6 mm deep.
  
• Sowing Seasons: Spring and autumn are ideal for sowing.
  
• Germination Period: Seeds typically germinate within 7–14 days at temperatures between 20–22°C.
  
• Hardiness/Life Cycle: This variety is a hardy annual.
  
• Plant Spacing: Space plants 20–25 cm apart to allow for healthy growth.
  
• Plant Height: Plants can grow up to 60 cm tall.
  
• Preferred Position: Thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade; prefers moist, well-drained soil. 
• Days Until Maturity: Blooms typically appear 45–56 days after sowing.
  

Additional Cultivation Tips:

• Soil Preparation: Calendula is adaptable to various soil types but thrives in well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter or aged compost.

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