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Calendula officinalis 'Snow Princess'

English marigold, marigold, pot marigold

Perfect for pollinators
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A distinctive pot marigold with edible petals that shift in tone from creamy lemon on the upper surface to rich butter yellow beneath, creating a soft colour-changing effect as blooms open. The flowers of Calendula officinalis ‘Snow Princess’ appear in gentle succession, often showing multiple shades at once. Excellent for borders and cutting, and valuable for attracting bees and other pollinators throughout the flowering period.

The petals are edible, and can be used to enhance salads and garnishes.

How to care for Calendula officinalis Snow Princess:

Keep well watered and feed with a high potash fertiliser (such as Tomorite) at regular intervals throughout the growing season. Regular deadheading of the flowers will ensure even more appear until the first frosts.

Sowing instructions:

In autumn or spring, either sow in situ into well-raked soil, or in a seed-tray or pot. Cover the seed with 1cm of soil or compost and thin out as the seedlings appear allowing 30cm (12in) between each plant.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
0.3m
Eventual spread:
0.25m
Position:

Full sun / light shade

Rate of growth:

Fast-growing

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

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