Marigold - Calendula officinalis 'Pacific Apricot Beauty'

The colors of the 'Pacific Apricot Beauty' variety range from creamy white to light yellow to apricot. It forms long, sturdy stems, making it suitable for cut flower cultivation. The annual marigold is an ancient medicinal plant that is very easy to cultivate. Once planted in the garden, it reliably self-seeds and provides insects with abundant food from June until frost.

Details :
Sowing indoors/greenhouse: From March
Sowing outdoors: April-June
Germination time: 7-14 days at 12-18°C
Sowing depth: light germinator - cover with a maximum of 0.5 cm of soil

Height: 70 cm
Planting distance: 25-30 cm
Flower size: 5-7 cm
Flowering time: June until frost

Soil: Permeable soil
Fertilization: Moderate with compost
Location: Sun/partial shade
Water consumption: Low

Growing tips :
Marigolds are undemanding perennials. Dead flowers should be removed regularly to ensure a long flowering period. They are less affected by prolonged dry periods. Marigolds also thrive in containers.

Use :
medicinal plant
cut flower
Edible flowers
Pest control in the vegetable garden
Food for insects

Bag contents :
approx. 100 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.