Fothergill's Calendula Art Shades Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis (Compositae), a classic and well-loved annual variety often known as pot marigold.
• Plant Class: Hardy Annual, providing quick, reliable results by flowering in the same year as sowing.
• Growth Habit & Size: Forms a bushy habitat reaching a height of 60cm (24in), ideal for creating structural depth in mid-border displays.
• Vibrant Bloom Profile: Features large, fully double flower heads in warm shades of orange and yellow that flower continuously through the summer.
• Weather Resilience: Hard-wearing and versatile, this reliable variety performs exceptionally well regardless of whether the summer is wet or dry.
• Wildlife Friendly: Richly coloured flowers act as a natural magnet, highly attractive to pollinators and other beneficial garden insects.
• Traditional Utility: Celebrated for centuries for its multi-purpose utility; the edible petals add colour to salads, stews, and cheeses, or can be used in home cosmetics and potpourri.

Care Instructions:

• Sowing Position: Sow seeds directly into their final flowering position in the garden, preferring a site with full sun.
• Soil Requirements: Thrives in most well-drained garden soils, requiring minimal maintenance once established.
• Deadheading: Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage a continuous succession of fresh, bright blooms throughout the season.