Calendula Neon – McKenzie Seeds

Calendula officinalis

• Annual
• Brilliant orange edged in burgundy
• Full Sun
• Bloom period between July to Frost

A fantastic hardy annual to include in this season’s garden! Perfectly formed orange flower buds emerge and open to produce truly amazing ultra double flowers. These densely set, rounded blooms offer a guaranteed focal point with deep orange petals perfectly edged in burgundy. An excellent selection for cut flowers, these 4-5cm (1.5-2″) blooms will brighten any site. Note: Clipping spent flowers will provide a longer blooming season.

500mg / approx. 55-60 seeds

PlantingInstructions:Sow seed directly in the garden once all danger of frost has passed. For earlier blooms, start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.

• Sow seeds 6 mm (1/4″)deep and 5 cm (2) apart. Space plants 10 cm (4) apart and rows spaced 20-25 cm (8-10″) apart.
• Seeds germinate in 10-14 days.