Touch of Red Buff Calendula (Calendula officinalis) - This is a very striking variety of calendula with coffee-cream petal fronts and a crimson backside. These two unique tones allow it to mix in with almost any other colours. Touch of Red Buff is an early maturing variety and reaches heights of 24" in height. Blossoms are edible and plants are well-suited for container growing.
40 seeds per packet
Growing Information: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow in spring. Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in moist soil. Keep under full light. Seeds germinate in 7–14 days.
Thin or transplant seedlings 25–30 cm apart in full sun. Calendula tolerates light frost and prefers well-drained soil. Deadheading encourages continuous blooms.
Days to Germination: 7 - 14
Plant Spacing: 12" (30cm)
Plant Height: 20" - 24" (50cm - 60cm)
Features:
Hardiness Zones: Hardy Annual
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Deer Resistant
Heat & Drought Resistant
Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets
Edible Leaves & Petals
