Calendula Bon Bon Mixed Color - Flower Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Asteraceae |
| Native region |
Mediterranean / southern Europe |
| Mature height |
30-60 cm |
| Growth rate |
Fast |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun (6 hours) |
| Watering |
Moderate; water when topsoil dries |
| Soil / mix |
Well-drained ordinary garden soil with some compost |
| Fertilizer |
Light feeding; balanced liquid feed every 3-4 weeks |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>Grown as a <strong>bedding and border flower</strong>; petals are edible in salads and teas, and calendula is widely used in <strong>creams, balms and herbal skin remedies</strong>.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Sow seeds 0.5-1 cm deep, directly in beds or in trays for transplanting. Germination takes <strong>7-14 days</strong>. Thin or transplant seedlings to 25-30 cm apart. Pinch young plants to encourage bushiness, and deadhead spent flowers regularly to keep blooming going for months. Plants begin flowering about <strong>45-60 days</strong> from sowing and continue through the cool season.</p>