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- LATIN NAME: Calendula officinalis
- DAYS TO MATURITY: 50 - 55 Days
- LIFE CYCLE: Annual
- HYBRID STATUS: Open Pollinated
- PRODUCT FEATURES: organic seeds,cold tolerant,grows well in containers,use for cut flowers and bonquets
Rose copper-toned blooms on healthy, vigorous plants.
1 1/2–3" blooms have a bronze center with some hints of peach and cream. Uniform plants. Timing, color and performance are very comparable to Triangle Flashback.
- Edible Flowers: Petals of the flowers can be used fresh or dried in "flower confetti," soups, soufflés, rice dishes, baked goods, and to garnish desserts. Calendula is a popular choice for brightening up salad mix. Flavor is tangy and slightly bitter. Remove the petals from the flower base before consuming as the base can be quite bitter.
Specs:
- Plant Height: 18–24"
- Packet: 50/100/200 seeds
- Avg. 2,100 seeds/oz
DAYS TO GERMINATION:7-14 days at 70°F (21°C)
SOWING:Direct seed (recommended) - After danger of frost, sow at a depth of 1/4". Make 2-3 successive sowings 2-3 weeks apart for continuous blooms from summer to heavy frost. Transplant - Sow 4-5 weeks before planting out.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:Sun/Part Shade.
PLANT HEIGHT:Varies.
PLANT SPACING:6-12".
HARDINESS ZONES:Annual.
Cut Flowers:Harvest once the bloom is about 50% open.
Edible:Harvest once the flowers are fully open and pull petals off before using in dishes. Do not eat the calyx or flower centers.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:Rich, well-drained soil.
USES:Cut flower. Edible flower. Medicinal: flowers are used in antiseptic tinctures and healing skin ointments. Beds, borders, containers, mass plantings, and cottage gardens.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:Calendula officinalis
ALTERNATE NAMES:Pot marigold, common marigold, Scotch marigold