Thompson & Morgan Calendula Art Shades Mixed Seed Tape 1 Seed Packet (80 Seeds)

This hardy annual is really easy for anyone to grow and is the perfect variety for adding a splash of colour to beds and borders. Calendula 'Art Shades' produces large frilled blooms in spectacular shades of apricot, orange, primrose and cream. In most garden situation this particular variety will have a long-flowering period and makes a great cut flower. Direct sow calendula seeds outdoors where they are to grow from April to May. Choose a position in full sun on well drained soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow seeds thinly, at a depth of 1cm (1/2") in drills spaced 30cm (12") apart and cover seed with its own depth of soil to exclude light. Water the ground regularly, especially during dry periods. Germination usually takes 5-10 days. When calendula seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to 30cm (12") apart. Alternatively, sow indoors from March to April at a temperature of 18-23C (65-73F). When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow them on