Calendula Double Crested ‘Crown Yellow’

Brighten Your Garden with Calendula Double Crested ‘Crown Yellow’

Enjoy a fabulous and cheerful display of sunny flowers throughout the entire growing season with Calendula ‘Double Crested Crown Yellow’. This delightful variety boasts unique, pincushion-like crested blooms in a vibrant sunny yellow hue, adding a touch of whimsy and charm to your garden or allotment.

Unusual and Attractive Crested Blooms

The standout feature of Calendula ‘Double Crested Crown Yellow’ is its distinctive flower shape. The blooms have a crested center, resembling a miniature pincushion, surrounded by layers of sunny yellow petals. This unusual form adds a unique textural element and visual interest that is sure to catch the eye.

Bee-Friendly and Attracts Pollinators

With its nectar-rich flowers, this variety is a magnet for beneficial pollinators, particularly bees. Planting Calendula ‘Double Crested Crown Yellow’ not only beautifies your garden but also supports a healthy ecosystem by attracting these vital insects.

Ideal for Sunny Borders and Pots

Bringing reliable color to any sunny spot, this calendula is perfect for planting in borders, where its cheerful yellow blooms will create a vibrant edge. It also thrives in pots and containers, allowing you to add a splash of sunshine to patios, balconies, and other outdoor spaces. Reaching a height of 40-50cm (15-20 inches) with a spread of 30cm (12 inches), it’s a manageable size for various garden layouts.

Edible Flowers for Culinary Delights

Add a touch of zest and color to your culinary creations with the edible flowers of Calendula ‘Double Crested Crown Yellow’. The petals have a slightly zesty flavor and can be used as a vibrant and natural substitute for saffron, particularly when coloring rice dishes. They also make a bright and cheerful addition to salads.

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 (half an inch) in drills spaced 30cm (12 inches) apart.
4. Cover the seed with its own depth of soil to exclude light.
5. Water the ground regularly until plants are fully established, especially during dry periods.
6. Germination usually takes 5-10 days.
7. When calendula seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to 20cm (8 inches) apart.

Sowing Indoors (Optional):

1. Sow indoors at a temperature of 18-23°C (65-73°F).
2. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow them on in cooler conditions until they are large enough to plant outdoors.

Plant Care Tips:

• Watering: Water regularly until plants are fully established.
• Deadheading: Deadhead faded calendula flowers to encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding.

Bring a burst of sunny cheer and attract beneficial pollinators to your garden with Calendula Double Crested ‘Crown Yellow’ seeds. Order yours today and enjoy its unique beauty and versatility!