Calendula Citrus Cocktail

Savor the Vibrant Hues of Calendula Citrus Cocktail

Indulge your garden in the refreshing and mouth-watering color combination of Calendula ‘Citrus Cocktail’. This delightful variety smothers particularly dwarf, compact, and bushy plants with an abundance of alluring orange and golden yellow, daisy-like blooms. Unlike some bedding plants, ‘Citrus Cocktail’ keeps on flowering generously throughout the entire summer season, proving its resilience in almost any garden situation, even thriving in challenging coastal areas.

Dwarf and Bushy Plants with Abundant Blooms

Reaching a charming height of just 20cm with a spread of 30cm, Calendula ‘Citrus Cocktail’ is perfect for adding a burst of color to the front of borders, containers, and smaller garden spaces. Its compact and bushy habit ensures a profusion of cheerful blooms, creating a vibrant and eye-catching display.

Long-Lasting Flowers, Ideal for Cutting

Enjoy the beauty of Calendula ‘Citrus Cocktail’ both indoors and out. The bright and cheerful flowers are excellent for cutting and arranging in bouquets, bringing a touch of summer sunshine into your home.

Edible Flowers with a Peppery Zest

Add a unique culinary twist to your dishes with the edible flowers of Calendula ‘Citrus Cocktail’. Their light peppery taste makes a delightful addition to breads, adding both flavor and a touch of vibrant color. The petals can also be used as a natural and beautiful substitute for saffron when coloring rice dishes.

Easy to Grow in Full Sun

Calendula ‘Citrus Cocktail’ is a remarkably easy plant to grow. For best results, choose a position in full sun with well-drained soil that has been raked to a fine tilth.

Growing Instructions:

Direct Sowing (Recommended):

1. Sow calendula seeds directly outdoors where they are to grow.
2. Choose a position in full sun on well-drained soil which has been raked to a fine tilth.
3. Sow seeds thinly at a depth of 1cm in drills spaced 30cm apart.
4. Cover the seed with its own depth of soil to exclude light.
5. Water the ground regularly, especially during dry periods.
6. Germination usually takes 5-10 days.
7. When calendula seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to 30cm apart.

Sowing Indoors (Optional – March to April):

1. Sow indoors from March to April at a temperature of 18-23°C.
2. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow them on in cooler conditions until they are large enough to plant outdoors.

Product Details:

• Flower Color: Orange and golden yellow mix
• Plant Height: 20cm
• Plant Spread: 30cm
• Flower Type: Daisy-like
• Flowering Season: Throughout the summer
• Light Requirement: Full sun
• Soil Preference: Well-drained
• Uses: Bedding, borders, containers, cut flowers, edible flowers (salads, rice, breads)
• Hardiness: Tolerates almost any garden situation, including coastal areas

Add a burst of sunny color and culinary potential to your garden with Calendula ‘Citrus Cocktail’ seeds. Order yours today and enjoy a summer filled with vibrant blooms!