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Calendula Seeds - Snow Princess
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Calendula (Calendula Officinalis Snow Princess) - Plant breeders have managed to create a world-first, creamy-white English marigold! Even more interesting is the seeming color change of the flowers - petals have a yellow underside while in bud.MORE CALENDULA OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
5 - 9
HEIGHT
12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Calendula officinalis
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Lightly cover with peat moss
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 in ches
Calendula (Calendula Officinalis Snow Princess) - Plant breeders have managed to create a world-first, creamy-white pot marigold! Even more interesting is the seeming color change of the flowers - petals have a yellow underside while in bud. As the flowers open the creamy-white topside is revealed, surrounding a large brown or yellow central eye. Each luxurious, semi-double flower reaches 3 inches across. Scatter the seeds as an easy gap filler or create large swathes by covering whole beds or borders with seed. Enjoy flowers in as little as 2 - 3 months from sowing.
Calendulas are one the fastest flowers to bloom from seeds often blooming in just two months. Another benefit of these plants is they are loved by beneficial insects. Petals can be used as fabric dye, are edible and are used medicinally as salves. The light peppery taste of the flowers can be added to breads for extra flavor with a touch of color. Can also be used as a substitute for saffron when coloring rice dishes.