Suttons Seeds - Calendula - Orange King

Suttons Seeds - Calendula - Orange King

• Scotch or Pot Marigold
• Average Packet Content 50 seeds

• Large double flowers
• Often known as the 'Pot Marigold' - a reference to its use in cooking.
• The edible petals can be used fresh in salads or dried and used to colour cheeses.
• Often used as a substitute to Saffron for colouring.
• In Germany it's used in soups and in the middle east in a lot of traditional dishes.

Growing info:

• Sow March-May outdoors for flowers June-September, or August-September for the following May-July.

Hints & tips:

• Ideal for beds and borders.
• Drought resistant.
• Prefers full sun.
• Flowers are edible and ideal in salads.
• To dry flowers, hang them upside down in a warm dark place.