Calendula (mixed)
Favourite mixture of single unfilled flowers in yellow and orange tones. An uncomplicated and undemanding free flowering cut flower. After the first flowering the seed heads should be cut off, then they will continue flowering until well into the autumn.
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Characteristics
Botanical name: Calendula officinalisHeight in cm: 30-60Use of flowers: Balcony, Cut flower, Edible blossom, Good for insects and bees, Scent plant, TeekrautFlower colour: orange, yellowVegetation period: annual, Cool Flowers
Origin
Multiplier: Jos Jeuken und Ellen Krul, Maatschap Nieuw Bonaventura / Mieke, Leen-Jan und Niels Reedijk, Maatschap Westers Bio-Akkerbouw, Martin Hänsel, Peter Kiefer Cerifications: Demeter
Cultivation
Seed required for 1000 plants (g): 20Sowing depth: ca. 1 cmPlanting distance (cm): 25 x 25
