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Calendula officinalis 'Snow Princess'
English marigold, marigold, pot marigold
The edible petals of this new pot marigold are creamy lemon on their upper surface and a rich butter yellow on...
approx 100 seeds
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Plant description
The edible petals of this new pot marigold are creamy lemon on their upper surface and a rich butter yellow on their reverse. Therefore, their colour seems to change as the petals unfurl, so you will usually have a range of shades at any one time. In the border, the flowers will help attract bees and other pollinators, and they are also excellent for cutting.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Calendula officinalis Snow Princess:
Keep well watered and feed with a high potash fertiliser (such as Tomorite) at regular intervals throughout the growing season. Regular deadheading of the flowers will ensure even more appear until the first frosts.
Sowing instructions:
In autumn or spring, either sow in situ into well-raked soil, or in a seed-tray or pot. Cover the seed with 1cm of soil or compost and thin out as the seedlings appear allowing 30cm (12in) between each plant.
