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Calendula officinalis Seeds

Calendula officinalis Seeds
Calendula officinalis Seeds
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A traditional hardy annual with orange-yellow daisies in summer.  This herb has been used in England since the 13th Century. The flowers and leaves are edible and can be used in salads and to flavour many dishes as a substitute for saffron. It is thought to have many healing properties and is still used in beauty products such as hand creams.

Likes fertile light soils in full sun

Sow direct outdoors from March to September in to a lightly dug and weed free site. Sow seeds thinly if you can but plants can be thinned out at a later stage

Common Name: Common/Pot Marigold

Plant Family: Asteraceae
Plant Type: Hardy Annual
POT SIZE/QUANTITY
90 seeds approx
Season of Interest
Summer to Autumn
Bee and Butterfly
Both
Sun or Shade
Sun
Height
low (up to 3 feet)
Minimum temperature
Hardy
Position/Situation
Dry or gravel garden
Planting Style
cottage
Scent
Scented Leaves
Suggested Use
Kitchen Garden
Flower Colour
Orange
Habit/Shape
Bushy
Drought Tolerant
Yes
Soil Type
Normal, well-drained but moisture retentive
Soil PH
No preference
Sow
March to April
Pot Sizes

Unless otherwise indicated our plants are supplied in the following pot sizes according to category. Dimensions refer to either the pot diameter (cm) or volume (litre);

  • Exotics/Conservatory & House Plants, Succulents: mostly as young plants in 9cm (approx. 0.5 litre)  or 1 litre pots
  • Hardy Perennials, Ferns and Grasses: 1 litre (approx. 12cm diameter)
  • Hardy Shrubs and Climbers: 1.5 or 2 litre 

The exact size of plants will vary with the growing season and may be cut back in accordance with normal pruning regimes or to fit in the box if they are excessively tall.

Find out more about our mail order process

Delivery Info
Region Order Value Carriage Charge Carrier Service Estimated Delivery from placing your order
UK (excluding N. Ireland) Hardy perennials bare rooted and 9 cm pots - up to 20 kg £6 - 8.50 Courier 2 - 5 days Up to 18 days
UK (excluding N. Ireland) Light weight small parcel up to 2 kg (up to 5 plants in 9 cm pots) £6 Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked) Up to 15 days
UK Mainland Orders over 2 kg £9.50 Courier 1-2 Days (tracked) Up to 15 days
Seeds & Cuttings only All orders £2 Royal Mail 1st Class Within 1 week

Local Delivery: Postcodes IP1 to IP8 & CO10

Orders over £35 FREE Our vehicles Within 1 week

Collect from Nursery (IP7 6LZ)

All orders FREE  

1-3 days (we will contact you)

Scottish Highlands
& Isle of Wight

Orders over 2 kg 

£10 - £20** Courier 2-5 working days (tracked)

Up to 18 days

Scottish Offshore Islands

Orders over 2 kg

£10 - £25** Courier 2-5 working days (tracked)

Up to 18 days

 

See our delivery information page for more details