Old English Marigold Seed

Old English Marigold Seed

Calendula officinalis 'Dandy', 'Orange King', 'Indian Prince'

Back in the 1940’s and 50’s these were very popular cut flowers hardly seen these days. A mix of three distinct varieties that we are sure will delight you. On a culinary note, the petals can be used raw in salads to bring a dash of colour – or dried and used as a saffron substitute.

Hardy Annual.
Excellent For Cut Flowers.

Sow mid Spring outside where they are to flower. Sow thinly ½” deep in rows 12” apart. Thin to 9” apart.
Or sow late Summer / early Autumn for over-wintering where they are to flower. Sow thinly ½” deep in rows 12” apart. Thin to 9” apart.

Supplied as a packet of approx 150 seeds.

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