Calendula Art Shades – this delightful mixture of bright colours in varying shades of yellow and orange makes for a bold border edge by your veg beds or in the greenhouse. The flowers are both edible and attract beneficial insects and will help keep a natural balance in your plot.
Height 45-60cm
Annual
Price for 40 seeds
SOW: in March or April either where they are to flower or in modules for transplanting. Germination takes around 2 weeks.
GROW: space plants about 20cm apart. This easy annual is ideal for children to grow. They are an excellent choice as a border plant in the greenhouse or in your plot as they are considered to repel pests.
ENJOY: the bright flowers will add colour to your garden, attract beneficial insects and with the added bonus that it has culinary value too. Dead head to prolong flowering.