Calendula arvensis

Genus: Calendula

Species: arvensis

Family Name: Compositae/Asteraceae

Seed Catalogue No.: 233E

English Name(s): Field Marigold

Hardiness: Hardy

Lifecycle: Annual

Colour: Yellow/Orange

Flowers: May, June, July, August, September, October

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun

Soil Type: Chalk, Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Sow directly where they are to flower from Apr-May. Sow thinly 10mm deep in drills spaced 30cm apart into well prepared soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Germinates in the dark. Germination 5-10 days. When large enough to handle thin out to 30cm spacing. Can be started early indoors, sow into moist seed compost, temp. 18-23°C. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant out. Can be sown in autumn for early flowering the following year overwinter in a conservatory or greenhouse.

Growing Instructions

Water regularly until well established. Easy to grow.

Cultivation Instructions

 Cut flowers regularly to encourage growth and to prolong flowering window or deadhead. Will gently self-seed.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 25

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.