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Sow: March &Ndash; June
Blooms / Harvest:&Nbsp;&Nbsp; June &Ndash; Oct
Height:&Nbsp;&Nbsp; 50 Cm (20 In)
Germination Temperature And Duration: 12 - 22 &Deg;C, 10 - 15 Days
Annual
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This Aromatic Plant Has Been Valued For Centuries For Its Medicinal Properties And Is An Extraordinarily Beautiful, Simple And Diverse Cottage Garden Flower. The Gently Scented Flowers Are A Favourite Ingredient In Ointments And Creams. Calendula Flowers Abundantly And Is A Wonderfully Decorative Cut Flower. Its Plentiful Nectar Makes It Particularly Popular With Insects Such As Bees And Butterflies.
Sowing
Pot Marigolds Thrive In Sunny To Semi-Shady Locations With Well-Drained Soil. Sow In Pots From March Or Directly In The Ground From April, In Rows 20 Cm (8 In) Apart. Cover With 1 Cm (&Frac12; In) Of Soil. Keep Moist Until Germination, Then Water Less Frequently. Germination: 10&Ndash;15 Days At 12&Ndash;22&Deg;C. Separate Plants That Are Too Close Together. Fertilise From Time To Time. Harvest The Flowers Regularly To Promote An Abundant Second Blooming.
Bees Love Our Flowers!
The Flower Variety Contains Plenty Of Nectar And Pollen. They Are Therefore Visited By Many Insects.