Pot marigold is a popular annual that is grown in beds and borders for its daisy or chrysanthemum-like bright yellow to deep orange flowers which in cool climates appear over a long summer to fall bloom period. Cultivars expand the available flower colors to include many pastel shades and some bicolors. Single to double flowerheads (3-4” diameter) may have contrasting darker center disks. The species is an Old World potherb and garden plant that was quite popular in England at the time of Shakespeare. It typically grows 1-2’ tall and as wide. Although the flowers and leaves are somewhat bitter tasting, they are edible and may be added fresh or dried to soups, salads or rice dishes for both color and flavor. Aromatic, lance-shaped to oblong-obovate green leaves

SOWING
Season: Annual
Sowing: April - May
Height: 11 inches (30cm)
Bloom Season: Spring through fall (Early flowering strain)
Bloom Color: Orange
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.5
Germ temperature: 21C (70F)
Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
Light Required: No
Depth: Lightly cover with peat moss
Moisture: Keep moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 12 inches (30cm)

Calendula flower seed produces a hardy plant. It is happy in most soil conditions. It requires well-drained soil, preferring full sun to semi-shade. It is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Sow Pot Marigold seeds outdoors in prepared beds after last frost. Lightly cover the flower seed with peat moss and keep it moist until germination occurs. Calendula flowers self-sow freely, so deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season.

SHIPPING
Estimate delivery time is 5 to 8 weeks

PACKAGE
1 Lot Seeds (approx. 150 seeds)