Calendula officinalis Crown Orange


Approved Novelty

Reselected crested orange dark centre with a much better cresting percentage than any seed Calendula currently in the trade.

Technical information

Novelty Characteristic:
Reselected crested orange dark centre with a much better cresting percentage than any seed Calendula currently in the trade.
Colour:
Orange, dark centre
Flower:
Diameter: 8-10 cm / Crested (anemone) shape
Flowering Period:
June up to first frost
Type:
Annual, O.P., Diploid
Use:
Bedding
Seed:
150 Seeds/gram / Germination 85%
Plant:
Height: 40-50 cm
Growing:

Sow at 16°C. Sowing time for pack is week 14. Germination conditions: cover lightly with vermiculite. Grow at 20° when young, later 15°C. Transplant when large enough to handle. Plant out from mid April. Planting distance 50 cm x 50 cm in hardy bedding in sunny spot.  

Planting:
Planting distance: 50 cm x 50 cm

Registration details

Breeder:
Thompson & Morgan
Entry number:
15/16
Protection Period:
8 years
Expiry Date:
31-12-2024