POT MARIGOLD NEON - 150 SEEDS - Calendula officinalis double BURGUNDY EDGE

Calendula Neon is one of the most eye-catching varieties, with glowing orange, double flowers edged in burgundy. Calendula is so versatile and so easy to grow from flower seeds! These flowers are cheerful and bright, and they are very attractive to beneficial insects as well. Start seeds alone, in combination with other flowers or in the vegetable garden to repel unwanted insects. It's edible and also a perfect candidate for cutting and flower arrangements. Calendula are drought tolerant plants are a fun and fast-growing annual that are easy to grow from flower seed and simple to care for. It is a great choice for kids and beginning gardeners.

Calendula Officinalis, also known as Pot Marigold, got the name because the dried flowers of the plant were traditionally used in soups and stews to fight off illness. Calendulas are known for many health benefits, but they are most recognized for effectiveness in healing skin problems, such as wounds, burns, insect bites, eczema, shingles and skin ulcers, to name a few. Sow Pot Marigold Seeds directly outdoors after last frost, and cover the flower seeds lightly with peat moss. The plants prefer sunny locations and well-drained soil

Sowing

Season: Annual
Height: 60 cm (24 inches)
Bloom Season: Spring through autumn
Bloom Colour: Orange with a burgundy edge.
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 5.8–6.5
Deer Resistant: Yes
House Plant: No
Latin Name: Calendula Officinalis
Temperature: 21C (70F)
Average Germ Time: 7–14 days
Light Required: No
Depth: Lightly cover with peat moss
Moisture: Keep moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 30 cm  (12 inches)