Calendula officinalis Pot Marigold Pacific Beauty Lemon Seeds

Calendula Officinalis - Pot Marigold - Pacific Beauty Lemon

This is a lemon-coloured flower from the Beauty Colours series. It has both double and semi-double flowers. It is a cheerful cottage garden annual also known as "poor man's saffron". The petals can be used to give saffron colour and a light tangy flavour to rice, fish soups or omelettes.

Sow from March to June direct in the final position for a great display of colour from May onwards. Also sow in the autumn for an early display in the spring.