Tall, show-stopping buttery petaled calendula.
Calendula ‘Snow Princess’ is a tall show stopper with big buttery petalled flowers. The Calendula flowers are a mix of light yellow with tips of serrated, buttercream petals, with painted outlines of soft brown like a petticoat.
- Flowers can be dried and used for herbal remedies + tea
- Known to deter mosquitoes and flies
- Very attractive to pollinators
This pack contains approximately 150 seeds.
Calendula 'Snow Princess' Seeds
About Calendula Snow Princess
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is a short-lived perennial in warmer climates but is normally grown for its ease as an annual flower in garden beds and pots. Also known as pot marigold, Calendula is different from the common marigold. It is part of the Asteraceae family, along with daisies and chrysanthemums hence its daisy-like appearance. Planted out in spring after the last frost it grows quickly and can be known to flower in as little as 6 weeks from seedling.
The origins of 'pot marigold' came from the gold flowers that bloomed during the festivals of the Virgin Mary in Renaissance times (mary + gold = marigold). Traditionally, people often used flowers in cooking although now more known for adding a bit of colour to the garden beds.In The Records
Calendula officinalis or Pot Marigold, is one of the oldest of all cultivated flowers. The plant was noted in the 3rd Century BC and was a garden staple of 5th Century France. The Latin name, Calendae, means the first day of the month.
Features Perfect for pots, great cut flowers and pollinator-friendly Locations Window box, balconies, containers and garden beds Effort Level Looks after itself Botanical Name Calendula officinalis Other Names Common marigold, Golds, Goldes, Goldings, Goldins, Jack-on-horseback, Marybuds, Mary's gold, Pot marigold, Rod's gold ruddes, ruddles, Scotch marigold + souvenir yellow goldes Plant Type Annual Pot Size 25 cm Pet/Baby Safe Known to be toxic. Number of Seeds 50 Sowing Tips Sow seeds on firm, damp soil and lightly cover. Place in a sunny spot and keep well hydrated.