Calendula officinalis Lemon Cream 1 Seed Packet (150 Seeds)

Calendula officinalis 'Lemon Cream' produces stunning yellow, edible blooms. The sunny, double flowers are a great way to add colour to summer salads and cakes. Easy for anyone to grow, providing impact throughout the summer into autumn, making a great, low maintenance variety for patio pots. The flowers are also nectar-rich, attracting pollinators to your garden. 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 until large enough to plant outdoors. For winter or early spring flowering, sow calendula in late summer or early autumn and grow plants on in a cool greenhouse or conservatory. Water regularly until plants are fully established. Deadhead faded calendula flowers to encourage more blooms to be produced and prevent them from self seeding. Culinary note: Calendula flowers are edible. The petals have been used as a substitute for saffron, and they make a bright and zesty addition to salads. Product Specifications: Position in: full sun Height: Up to 45cm Spread: Up to 30cm Supplied as 1 x Seed Packet (150 Seeds) Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).