Thompson & Morgan Calendula Candyman Orange 1 Packet (100 Seeds)

These daisy like flowers produce large, luminous blooms on sturdy, dwarf, multi branching foliage, perfect for brightening containers and borders. Coping well in almost any garden situation, these were the longest flowering and best double pot marigold in trials. Can also be used for cut flowers and added to salads as an edible 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 in cooler conditions