Calendula – Nova
Calendula – Nova. An excellent addition to any border with vibrant orange petals surrounding a large dark centre. This adaptable and low maintenance variety blooms all summer long with tall stems and big flowers. Great in flower arrangements or the flowers as an edible addition to any salad. Easy to grow, and readily self seeds for the following year.
Cultivation advice Calendula – Nova
- Sow seed indoors in early spring for an early start, or, start seeds in the garden after danger of frost has passed. In mild winter areas sow seeds in late summer through early autumn for spring or possible fall flowering. Cover the seeds with 1/8 to 1/4 inch fine soil. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
- When seedlings are 2 inches tall, thin to 8 to 10 inches apart. Transplant thinned plants.
- For continual flowering, keep the flowers cut. Grow best in full sun or part sun and shade. Easy to grow. Calendula’s are not choosy about soil.
- Leave last flowers of the year and these will readily self seed for next year.
- Days To Germination: 7-15
Planting Depth: 1/8 – 1/4 inch
Spacing, Plant: 8-10 inches
Light: Full Sun or Partial Shade
