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Calendula Seeds - Fruit Twist
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Calendula (Calendula Officinalis Fruit Twist) - This delightful dwarf Calendula has cheerful double, semi-double, and single flowers bloom prolifically in citrusy orange and yellow shades. Dwarf 6 inch plants spread to 8 inches wide. Blooms from late fall through spring in mild-winter areas, and from spring until midsummer in cooler climates.MORE CALENDULA OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
5 - 9
HEIGHT
6 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring until mid summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Early to late summer
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Calendula officinalis
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Lightly cover with peat moss
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
8 inches
Calendula (Calendula Officinalis Fruit Twist) - This delightful dwarf Calendula has cheerful double, semi-double, and single flowers bloom prolifically in citrusy orange and yellow shades. Dwarf 6 inch plants spread to 8 inches wide. Blooms from late fall through spring in mild-winter areas, and from spring until midsummer in cooler climates.
Calendulas are one the fastest flowers to bloom from seeds often blooming in just two months. Another benefit of these plants is they are loved by beneficial insects. Petals can be used as fabric dye, are edible and are used medicinally as salves. The light peppery taste of the flowers can be added to breads for extra flavor with a touch of color. Can also be used as a substitute for saffron when coloring rice dishes.