{"product_id":"calendula-buff-pygmy","title":"Calendula Buff Pygmy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalendula Buff Pygmy \u003c\/strong\u003eis a little beauty! Layers of petals form the two tone flowers which also boast dark centres and darker shade on the reverse.  They’re shorter, which makes them perfect for tucking amongst the veggies or planting en masse in a container for a stunning display. Easy to grow, and the more you pick or deadhead, the more they simply keep on flowering.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e🌸 Flowering: June to September\u003cbr\u003e📏 Height: 30 to 40cm\u003cbr\u003e🌿 Annual \u003cbr\u003e💧 Drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow:\u003c\/strong\u003e in March or May either where they are to flower or in modules for transplanting. Cover the seeds (10mm deep) as they like to germinate in the dark. Germination takes around 2 weeks. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to small pots and grow on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant out. Alternatively, sow in autumn for early flowering the following year. Overwinter seedlings in a conservatory or greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow:  \u003c\/strong\u003espace plants about 15-20cm apart, a little closer if planting in containers.  Cut flowers or deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. An easy annual that's ideal for children to grow.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy:\u003c\/strong\u003e you'll probably find yourself picking a few flowers every time you wander into the garden. Some for a little vase, a few petals for the salad and plenty left for the bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏡\u003cstrong\u003e In your garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e•    City and courtyard gardens\u003cbr\u003e•    Cottage, informal and wildlife gardens\u003cbr\u003e•    Container plants and garden edging\u003cbr\u003e•    Vegetable gardens\u003cbr\u003e•    Cutting gardens\u003cbr\u003e•    Flower borders and beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eCut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e•    Fresh vase life of 7+ days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐝\u003cstrong\u003e Wildlife friendly \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e•    RHS Plants for Pollinators recommended\u003cbr\u003e•    Bees, hoverflies and beneficial predatory insects that help manage garden pests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐞 \u003cstrong\u003eCompanion planting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e•    Grow near cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and kale, where they can help act as a trap crop for common pests.\u003cbr\u003e•    Attract pollinators to your crops\u003cbr\u003e•    Space-saving size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍴\u003cstrong\u003e Edible \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e•    The petals are safe for culinary use\u003cbr\u003e•    Add fresh petals to green salads for a splash of colour.\u003cbr\u003e•    The petals also make a colourful garnish on cakes, soups and rice dishes \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53702018433300,"sku":"FLCABP","price":0.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/CalendulaBuffPygmy.jpg?v=1787297579","url":"https:\/\/moreveg.co.uk\/products\/calendula-buff-pygmy","provider":"MoreVeg Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}