Quick Info
Feb.-April July-Aug.
Full sun
1/2 in. deep
1 in. apart
7-14 days
Butterfly Calendula - Touch of Red
Butterfly Calendula - Touch of Red
(Calendula officinalis)
Carefree ‘Touch of Red’ Calendulas have dancing, daisylike flowers in golden-yellow, rich orange and occasional buff shades, with distinctive rich mahogany-red color backs. These butterfly flowers bloom in early spring, supplying nectar and pollen when other sources are not as plentiful. Calendulas have been valued in the herbal world for making soothing lotions and salves. Bright flowers make long-lasting bouquets, and the pretty edible petals are colorful additions to eggs and baked goods and garnishing green salads.
Quick Info
Feb.-April July-Aug.
Full sun
1/2 in. deep
1 in. apart
7-14 days
(Calendula officinalis)
Carefree ‘Touch of Red’ Calendulas have dancing, daisylike flowers in golden-yellow, rich orange and occasional buff shades, with distinctive rich mahogany-red color backs. These butterfly flowers bloom in early spring, supplying nectar and pollen when other sources are not as plentiful. Calendulas have been valued in the herbal world for making soothing lotions and salves. Bright flowers make long-lasting bouquets, and the pretty edible petals are colorful additions to eggs and baked goods and garnishing green salads.
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Quick Info
Feb.-April July-Aug.
Full sun
1/2 in. deep
1 in. apart
7-14 days
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
Hardy Annual
Spring/fall bloom.
Takes light frost.
To Start Outdoors
Calendulas bloom best in cool weather, so plant in early spring. Sow seeds 1 inch apart in welldrained soil in full sun. Cover ½ inch deep, firm soil and keep seed bed moist. Germination takes 1 to 2 weeks. After seedlings are well established, thin or transplant 8 inches apart to allow for good air circulation and discourage mildew. Calendulas can be sown again in midsummer for fall bloom.
To Start Early Indoors
In early spring, sow seeds 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix and cover ½ inch deep. Keep evenly moist as seedlings emerge and provide a good light source until ready to plant outdoors. Transplant when seedlings are about 2 to 3 inches tall after gradually acclimating plants to outdoor conditions.
Thin or Transplant
Space seedlings 8 inches apart for best performance.
Growing Notes
Plant when weather is cool to get sturdy plants that bloom for many weeks if faded flowers are removed. Grow this quick-flowering, easy annual along with snapdragons, cornflowers and pansies for late spring bloom. In mild climates, sow again in late summer for winter or very early spring flowers.