Calendula 'Zeolights'
Calendula officinalis
Amazingly beautil Florist type tall sturdy stems. Fully double, 1½"–2½" Bronzy-orange blooms with a delicate light pink, artfully contrasting with the yellow base and maroon back. Beautiful in flower arrangements or single color.
Fantastic Cut Flower
Also great s medicinal and edble flower.
Details:
Life Cycle: Hardy annual
Site: Full Sun
Height: 32-36”Avg. days to germinate: 7-14 days
Days to maturity: 60 days
Plant spacing: 9-12”
Pinch: when 9” tall
Approx seeds per packet: 50
How to Grow:
Calendula is cold tolreant, grows easily in any regular garden soil, and thrives in a pH range of 5.5-7.0. Pinch back young plants to encourage bushy growth. Occasional feeding is rewarded, but unnecessary. Keep plants watered, but try to avoid overhead watering as plants are susceptible to mildew. Deadhead regularly to prevent self-sowing.
Also can be sown in succession every 2-3 weeks to extand blooming.
Calendula repels a number of bad nematodes in the soil. Plant with tomatoes and asparagus.
Harvest:
Harvest once the bloom is about 50% open.
Vase Life:
With a proper care and handling 5-7 days
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