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Calendula officinalis 'Touch of Red Buff'

Glamorous new calendula with coffee-cream petal fronts and crimson reverse. With the two tones, these grow and cut to mix with almost any colour in a border or vase and are super quick from seed to flower.
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Tried & tested by Sarah
Super productive variety 
Easy to grow

Glamorous new calendula with coffee-cream petal fronts and crimson reverse

With the two tones, these grow and cut to mix with almost any colour in a border or vase and are super quick from seed to flower.

Calendula flowers are edible with a delicious, peppery taste. Add to salads and soups for flavour and colour.

Product details

Type
Hardy Annual
Position
Cutting Garden
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
June - October, 8-10 weeks from spring sowing
Height
45cm (18in)
Common name
English Marigold
Moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
Full Sun
Spread
30cm (12in)
Cultivation
Sow under cover March-April. Sow direct April-May and/or late August-September. This will self-sow in ideal conditions though resulting seedlings many vary.

Care Tips

Grow in well-drained soil in sun to partial shade. As well as the cutting garden they also work well among a range of plants in a mixed herbaceous border or in pots. Keep picking or deadhead to ensure flowers until the first frosts.

Flowering Time

June - October, 8-10 weeks from spring sowing

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