Thompson & Morgan Calendula Double Crested Crown Yellow Seeds

Bring a burst of sunshine to your garden with Thompson & Morgan Calendula Double Crested Crown Yellow Seeds that promise cheerful yellow blooms from June to October, attracting bees and creating a nectar-rich haven for pollinators. Enjoy pincushion-like flowers that thrive in sunny borders or pots, reaching up to 50cm in height and spreading up to 30cm for a striking summer display. Easy to sow both outdoors and indoors, you'll find these hardy annuals flourish with minimal care, ensuring your garden stays bright and lively all season. How to grow: Direct sow calendula seeds outdoors where they are to grow from April to May. Choose a position in full sun on well drained soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow seeds thinly, at a depth of 1cm (1/2") in drills spaced 30cm (12") apart and cover seed with its own depth of soil to exclude light. Water the ground regularly, especially during dry periods. Germination usually takes five -10 days. When calendula seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to 30cm (12") apart. Alternatively, sow indoors from March to April at a temperature of 18-23C (65-73F). When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. For winter or early spring flowering, sow calendula in late summer or early autumn and grow plants on in a cool greenhouse or conservatory. Supplied as packet containing 100 seeds.