{"product_id":"fothergills-calendula-pot-marigold-nova-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Calendula Pot Marigold Nova Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Calendula officinalis (Compositae), a classic and well-loved variety commonly known as the traditional pot marigold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy Annual, providing fast, reliable growth that flowers beautifully in the same season as sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit \u0026amp; Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Forms a full, bushy habitat reaching a height of 60cm (24in), making it perfect for mid-border structures and informal cottage settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWildlife Support:\u003c\/b\u003e The single orange blooms provide a vital food source for butterflies and bees, while the mature seed heads offer essential nourishment for wild birds in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRich Historical Value:\u003c\/b\u003e A storied variety traditionally used to dress wounds; celebrated gardener Gertrude Jekyll famously grew large quantities to supply field hospitals during the First World War.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVersatile Utility:\u003c\/b\u003e Sturdy stems make it an excellent choice for homegrown cut flower arrangements, while the edible petals add a distinct colour to summer salads and traditional stews.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Sow seeds directly into their final flowering positions in well-drained soil, selecting an open site that receives full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAutumn Care:\u003c\/b\u003e Leave the faded seed heads intact at the end of the season if you wish to provide natural winter forage for garden birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Thin seedlings out as they develop to encourage strong, bushy stems and prevent overcrowding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57554152554879,"sku":"FTG-46967","price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Calendula_Pot_Marigold_Nova_Seeds.webp?v=1779094607","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-calendula-pot-marigold-nova-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}