Calendula officinalis âIndian Princeâ- 5 seedlings Price £ 5.5
Calendula officinalis âIndian Princeâ- 5 seedlings - I love marigolds in the garden
and the cutting patch. Calendula officinalis 'Indian Prince' is a deep orange with
crimson backs which match
the crimson centre of the
flower.
I use them in brilliant-coloured arrangements and eat the flowers in salads. This is also lovely dipped in batter for garden Fritto Misto or make the flowers into excellent and effective, natural calendula skin-healing cream.
It will lightly self-sow.
Buy 2 packets of Calendula seed for just £3.50 - simply add 2 packets into your basket.
Genus: Calendula
Variety
officinalis 'Indian Prince' (English Marigold, Pot Marigold) Type:
Hardy Annual
Soil Type:
Well-drained, moderately fertile soil (will suit poor soil).
Height:
45cm (18in)
Spacing: 30cm (12in)
For seeds: Sow direct February/April and/or late August/September. This will self-sow.
Care tips:
Keep picking or deadhead to ensure flowers until the first frosts. For stronger plants sow in autumn and over winter.
Flowering: â June - October from seedlings. Or 8 weeks from spring sowing of seeds - the flowers should be producing for 2-3 months.
Vase life: 5-7 days.
Conditioning:
Strip the bottom leaves.
Price £ 5.5
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