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Calendula 'Orange King' Seeds

Calendula 'Orange King' Seeds

A bright orange Pot marigold which is very attractive to bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. Edible petals are great used in salads and to hot dishes such as soups. They are useful as edging planting both for borders, paths and in the kitchen garden adding a splash of colour and a magnet for useful pollinators.
   
   
   
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Common Name: Marigold
Plant Type: Hardy Annual
Position: Full Sun
Height: 45cm
Spread: 20cm
Growing Info:
Sow where it is to flower April to May by sowing in drills sparingly 10mm deep in well-prepared seedbed. Can also be started off under cover in trays or pots and transplanted when large enough to handle. Can be sown in Aug-Oct and kept under protection over the winter for an earlier flowering display the following year.
Aftercare:
Cut flowers every few days and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. If seedheads are left it will self-seed.
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Avg. Seeds/Pack: 150

Edible Flowers Guide
Choosing to grow edible flowers means you can enjoy them first outdoors as plants and then again indoors as an ingredient. Picking a handful of fresh petals to sprinkle on a salad takes seconds but transforms it into something ‘colourful, summery and special’ all in one.

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