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These daisy like flowers produce large, luminous blooms on sturdy, dwarf, multi branching foliage, perfect for brightening containers and borders. Coping well in almost any garden situation, these were the longest flowering and best double pot marigold in trials. Can also be used for cut flowers and added to salads as an edible flower.Direct sow calendula seeds outdoors where they are to grow from April to May. Choose a position in full sun on well drained soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow seeds thinly, at a depth of 1cm (1/2") in drills spaced 30cm (12") apart and cover seed with its own depth of soil to exclude light. Water the ground regularly, especially during dry periods. Germination usually takes 5-10 days. When calendula seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to 30cm (12") apart. Alternatively, sow indoors from March to April at a temperature of 18-23C (65-73F). When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. For winter or early spring flowering, sow calendula in late summer or early autumn and grow plants on in a cool greenhouse or conservatory.Product Specifications: Hardy AnnualPosition: Full sunHeight: Up to 25cm (10in)Spread: Up to 30cm (12in)Supplied as Calendula Officinalis ‘Candyman Orange’ (English Marigold) 1 packet (100 seeds)Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).
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