Calendula Citrus Cocktail

An attractive 'Citrus Cocktail' of alluring orange and golden yellow. This mouthwatering color combination smothers the extremely dwarf, compact bushy plants, in stunning daisy flower heads. Unlike other Calendulas, Citrus Cocktail keeps on flowering throughout the summer. Sure to add a touch of the Tropics to your borders or containers!

Height: 8 inches; Type/hardiness: Hardy Annual; Flowers: Summer

Sowing:

Sow outdoors in spring, thinly, ½ inch deep in drills 18 inches apart in well cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. For winter and early spring flowering pot plants sow in a cool greenhouse late summer/fall, transferring to 3 inch pots when large enough to handle.

Growing:

For outdoor sowing, thin out seedlings to 12-18 inches apart.

Aftercare:

Prefers a positon in full sun, will grow in most soils.

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