Marigold (Calendula Officinalis Geisha Girl) 70 seeds (#2240)

A unique variety of marigolds (height 50 cm), producing large, full flowers in red and orange color with a pleasant calming aroma and healing properties.
It blooms from early summer to late fall. An excellent variety for planting beds, containers and cut flowers.
Flakes added to the dish color it yellow, giving it a slightly spicy aftertaste.
Approximately 60 seeds in 1g packet.

Genus - Calendula
Species - Officinalis
Variety - Geisha Girl
Common name - Marigold
Pre-Treatment - Not-required, but recommended
Hardiness zones - 3 - 9
Height - 0,50 m
Spread - 0,25 m
Plant type - Annual flower
Exposure - Full Sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acid, neutral
Soil type - Loam, Sand
Water requirements - Average, high
Landscape uses - Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb/Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Bloom season - June - October
Leaf / Flower color - Green / Orange

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Sow inside in pots from February to March or outside April to May.
Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow 12 mm deep, in rows 30 cm apart. Germination - 7-21 days.
For spring/summer flowering pot plants:
Sow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory in late summer/early autumn. Grow on cool in full light and water sparingly.
Sow 5 mm deep with a guideline distance of 20 cm. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of +10C.
It is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.
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