HT Orange King Calendula Seeds 2g

Orange King Calendula Seeds

Overview

Orange King Calendula Seeds are supplied for home growing. A richly flowering orange calendula that readily self-seeds for relaxed cottage-garden displays.

Key Features

• Strong orange flower colour.
• Long flowering season.
• Can self-seed where conditions suit.

Sowing Instructions

• Sow under cover: March–April.
• Sow outdoors: March–May.
• Sow thinly in trays or modules and transplant seedlings when they are large enough to handle.
• Harden indoor-raised seedlings off before planting outdoors after frost risk has passed.

Growing Conditions and Care

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Moisture-retentive but well-drained garden soil.
• Keep the seedbed lightly moist during germination and establishment.
• Water during prolonged dry periods and avoid waterlogging.

Flowering and Garden Use

• Flowering Period: June–November.
• Garden Use: Cottage gardens, Sunny borders, Cutting gardens.
• Remove faded flowers or cut stems regularly where appropriate to prolong the display.

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
• Type: Annual
• Height: Approximately 40 cm
• Pack size: Approximately 2 g

Browse annual flower seeds from Mallorn Gardening Supplies for borders, pots and cutting gardens in Ireland.