Calendula Oopsy Daisy

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Unwins Calendula Oopsy Daisy Seeds produce charming orange and cream bicolour flowers that are perfect for patio pots or borders.These hardy annuals add a burst of beautiful colour to your garden and can even be eaten! Sow these calendulas in the spring, in preparation for a beautiful summer display. Bushy plant Edible Sow: February to May / August to SeptemberFlowering: June to SeptemberSowingFor earlier flowering, sturdier plants, sow in trays of moist seed compost, lightly covering with a little more compost, and keep in gentle warmth at 10–15 °C.Growing OnPlant 5 cm apart into trays of compost when seedlings are large enough to handle. Gradually acclimatize to cooler conditions before planting out from April onwards, allowing about 30 cm between plants.Sowing OutdoorsRake soil to provide a firm, even surface. Sow seeds thinly in pre-watered soil, lightly covering with a little more soil. Keep moist until seedlings appear and water as required in dry spells.ThinningWhen large enough to handle, thin seedlings to allow proper development and prevent overcrowding.Aftercare / AdviceCalendula petals are edible and make a colourful addition to salads. Show more