Calendula officinalis ‘Ivory Princess’ seeds – (Pot Marigold)

$4.90

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Description

 

Picture thanks to Hazzards Seeds https://www.hazzardsgreenhouse.com

This is a lovely tall plant with large cream buff yellow flowers.The tips of the cream petals are serrated and have a very slight eyeliner of pinkish brown giving a ruffled, lacy effect which shows off the dark brown eye to perfection. It is a favourite for bouquets and wedding work.

Sowing advice

Sow in spring , early summer and autumn. Sow outdoors when the soil warms up after the last frost, or indoors in cell pots approx. 6 weeks before the last frost. Ideal temp 19 -21 deg C. Cover seed to approx. 0.5 cm and keep moist. Germination should take 5-15 days. If growing in cell pots take care not to damage the taproot when transplanting.

Additional information

Classification

Annual

Common Name

Pot Marigold

Family

Asteraceae

Maximum Height

Approx 100 cm with flowers

Number of seeds in packet

approx 30