Description
Calendula Bon Bon Orange - Seeds
Calendula vivid orange or yellow flowers provide not only a splash of color to the garden, but add zest to salads and similar dishes as well. Calendula is exceptionally tolerant of cold weather in fall, and has long been grown as a pot herb for its edible flowers.
Seeds Specifications
Common Name:Pot Marigold, English Marigold, Poet s Marigold
Height:12" - 24"
Flower Colour:Orange
Bloom Time:Mid Spring - Mid Fall
Difficulty Level:Easy
Planting and care
Space seedlings 12-15 inchesvapart in rich, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter
Plants thrive in sunny, cool climates; For best performance, grow 40-45 ° F nights
Soil should be evenly moist and fertilized moderately
If growing Calendula in a greenhouse, sow in January for spring blooms or in mid-August for mid-winter blooms
Calendula Bon Bon Orange care
Sow seeds outdoors a few weeks before the last frost in the spring, or start them indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost
Avoid warm propagation temperatures, as they will produce weak plants
Keep the seeds covered with soil, as light inhibits germination
Start an additional set of seedlings in the summer for optimal fall flowering
Sunlight:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Watering:Moist, well-drained
Soil:Clay, Normal, loamy, Poor, Sandy
Temperature:55 to 60 degree C
Fertilizer:Apply any organic fertilizer.
Harvest Season:Calendula will produce lots of seed in a similar fashion to a Zinnia or Marigold. When the blooms dry out, cut them off and hang upside down in bundles. The seeds are contained in the heads, and once dry and crisp, they can be lightly hand-crushed and winnowed from the seed chaff.
Calendula Bon Bon Orange special feature
Calendulas are a very prolific, easy to grow annual flower.
Calendula Bon Bon Orange uses
Ornamental Use:Long-lasting daisy-like blooms for cutting are borne on an easy-togrow plant used for edging, borders, containers, and greenhouses
Medicinal Use:
Used in salves, lotions and balms, the daisy-like flower is more than a pretty face, where it anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties are valued for soothing and restoring the skin
Culinary Uses:
Calendula's edible flowers and spicy leaves add flavor to summer salads and draw plenty of compliments at mealtimes
