
Dhara Seeds
Calendula Touch of Red Mix Seeds
Estimated delivery between Marzo 27 and Marzo 30.
Product Description:
Introduce bold yet elegant colors to your garden with Calendula 'Touch of Red Mix', a captivating collection of blooms featuring shades of golden yellow, apricot, and creamy hues, all enhanced by striking red-tipped petals. This mix creates a stunning visual effect while offering effortless charm and beauty.
Features:
Dynamic Color Palette: Includes a variety of warm tones—golden yellow, apricot, and creamy white—all highlighted with unique red-tipped petals.
Long-Lasting Blooms: Produces abundant flowers that brighten your garden from spring to frost.
Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies, encouraging a healthy ecosystem in your garden.
Edible and Decorative: Use the petals to garnish dishes, infuse teas, or add color to baked goods.
Adaptable Growth: Perfect for borders, containers, garden beds, and cut flower arrangements.
Specifications:
Plant Type: Calendula (Marigold family)
Color: Warm yellow, apricot, and cream tones with red highlights
Height: 18-24 inches (45-60 cm)
Spread: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm)
Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Grows well in well-drained, fertile soil; adaptable to average soil types
Season: Blooms spring through fall
Hardiness: Annual; thrives in USDA zones 3-10
Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) deep
Spacing: 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) apart
Germination Time: 7-14 days
Uses: Ideal for garden displays, floral arrangements, and culinary decoration.
Growing Tips:
Easy Sowing: Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring after the last frost or start indoors 6-8 weeks beforehand for earlier blooms.
Extend Flowering: Deadhead faded blooms regularly to encourage new growth and prolonged flowering.
Thrives in Cool Weather: Perfect for early spring and fall gardens as it performs well in cooler temperatures.