Snow Princess, organic

Eco New variety

Information

A true beauty that stands out in the garden with its white-yellow, single, sometimes semi-filled flower with a yellow or dark center. It has proven to be particularly cold-resistant and continues to bloom well into the fall. Snow Princess can also be sown in the fall for an extra early flowering. It grows to 45–60 cm high, depending on the planting location.

The calendula originates from the Mediterranean countries, where it has long been used both as an ornamental and a medicinal plant. Easy to grow and hardy, it is suitable for borders, companion planting, cut flowers, green manure, etc. The entire plant is edible, flower included. Thrives in most soils in a sunny location. Annual.

One portion contains 50-75 seeds.


 

Product number:205
Scientific name:Calendula officinalis
Botanic family:The Sunflower Family - Asteraceae
Organic:Yes
Lifespan:Annual
F1 Hybrid:No
New variety:Yes
Sowing time:April-May
Sowing depth:1 cm
Germination time:8-14 days
Plant spacing:20 cm
Row spacing:30-45 cm
Height:30-50 cm
Plant location:Sun
Harvest/blooming:June-Sep
Seeds/g:140 seeds
Heirloom variety:No

Cultivation advice

Sowing

Sow 1 cm deep directly. Calendula self-sows easily.

Spacing

Keep a mutual space of 20 cm. 

Harvest

The whole plant is edible the flower included.

Seed

140 seeds/g.
One portion contains 50-75 seeds.