Calendula Orange King Seeds
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Experience the Radiant Beauty of Calendula Orange King in Your Garden
Transform your garden into a radiant display of colour with Calendula Orange King! This hardy annual bursts into life with brilliant orange double flowers in April and May, creating a stunning contrast against its bright green foliage. Standing tall at 45-60cm, these blooms glow like fiery beacons when planted in clumps, adding an enchanting touch to your night garden. Easy to grow and care for, Calendula Orange King is perfect for both seasoned gardeners and beginners looking to add a pop of colour to their outdoor spaces.
Handy Tip: Can also be sown direct in September to give a fine display in early Spring. Dead head regularly to provide a Summer-long display.
Flower Seed Sowing Technique
Soil Preparation: Clear weeds and ensure the soil is crumbly and even. Rake the surface lightly.
Sowing: Sow in small rows or scatter. Bury seeds at twice their size depth. If soil is dry, water the rows before sowing.
Planting: Space seeds 2cm apart. Gently rake soil to cover and firm. Water sparingly during dry spells.
Encouragement: Encourage deep root growth by not overwatering.
Thinning: Thin seedlings when true leaves appear. Transplant excess plants.
September Sowing: Thin in October/November before winter growth pause.
Technical specifications
| Approx. Seed count | 150 seeds |
| When to Sow | Late March to Early June |
| Where to Sow | Direct into weed free flowering site, about 1cm (½") deep. |
| What to do Next | Calendula plants should not be transplanted. Thin out seedlings. |
| Flowers | May to September |