Marigold (Calendula Officinalis Radio) 200 seeds (#1174)

A popular annual plant that will be a real eye-catcher in any garden. Eagerly planted due to cheerful, intensely orange flowers and abundant flowering, which lasts from spring to the first frost. Orange petals will provide a splash of color in the summer garden. Fresh or dried, they can be added to soups, salads and other dishes.
This extremely attractive plant can reach a height of 50-70 cm.
Marigold flowers will give your borders an idyllic, rural look, they will also be perfect for sunny, summer bouquets.
The plant is easy to grow and does not require special care. It grows best in full sun or partial shade. There are no high requirements as to the type of soil, it is important that they are quite fertile and permeable.
Approximately 200 seeds in 2g packet.

Genus - Calendula
Species - Officinalis
Variety - Radio
Common name - Marigold
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 3 - 9
Height - 0,50 - 0,70 m
Spread - 0,25 m
Plant type - Annual Flower
Exposure - Full Sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline (pH 6.1 - 7.8)
Soil type - Loamy
Water requirements - Average, high
Landscape uses - Pot marigolds are wonderfully easy to grow in the border or containers. Cut flower
Bloom season - July to 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 12mm deep, in rows 30cm 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.