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  • Butterfly Calendula - Touch of Red
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Quick Info

Plant In

February - April
July - August

Sun/Shade

Full sun

Planting Depth

1/2 inch deep

Space Seeds

1 inch apart

Days to Germinate

7 - 14 days

Mature Height

18 - 24 inches

Butterfly Calendula

Touch of Red

Touch of Red

(Calendula officinalis)

  • Butterfly Calendula - Touch of Red
1 7

Quick Info

Plant In

February - April
July - August

Sun/Shade

Full sun

Planting Depth

1/2 inch deep

Space Seeds

1 inch apart

Days to Germinate

7 - 14 days

Mature Height

18 - 24 inches

Carefree ‘Touch of Red’ Calendulas have dancing, daisy-like 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.

Seed Count: Approx. 150 / Weight: 1 g

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Quick Info

Plant In

February - April
July - August

Sun/Shade

Full sun

Planting Depth

1/2 inch deep

Space Seeds

1 inch apart

Days to Germinate

7 - 14 days

Mature Height

18 - 24 inches

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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 well drained 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.

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