Calendula ‘Cantaloupe’ is an easy-to-grow cottage garden favourite, equally at home in borders, containers and the cutting garden. Its upright habit makes it a lovely choice for cutting, adding an informal charm to garden-grown bouquets.
This hardy annual attracts bees and other pollinating insects, making it a useful addition to a productive, flower-filled plot.
When to Sow: Sep - Nov & Mar - May
HOW TO SOW CALENDULA :
Sow Direct - Sow thinly where they are to flower in 10mmm drills. Cover with soil as they need dark to germinate. Thin out as required when large enough to handle.
Sow Indoors - Sow into pots of moist well drained compost. Ideal temp. 18-23°C. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle.
- Classification: Hardy Annual
- Expert Level: Easy to grow
- Germination Time: 1-2 Weeks
- Site: Full SunSoil Type: Will grow in most soils
- Soil Acidity: All Types
- Mositure: Well drained
- Care: Cut or deadhead regularly to extend flowering
- Use: Garden Borders, Cut Flowers, Pots, Dried
- Harvesting: Cut when flowers are 75 % open
- Days to Maturity: 60 days
- Vase Life: 6-8 Days
- Height: 60cm
- Plant Spacing: 20cm
|
