Calendula Snow Princess Seeds

Bring a touch of elegance to your garden with Calendula ‘Snow Princess’, a rare and stunning creamy-white variety of the beloved pot marigold.

 

With its soft, pale petals and golden centres, this hardy annual produces masses of blooms from early summer to autumn, adding a delicate charm to borders, cottage gardens, and containers.

 

Highly attractive to pollinators, Snow Princess is also valued for its edible petals, which can be used to brighten salads or as a natural garnish. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it thrives in poor to moderately fertile soil and makes an excellent cut flower.

 

Seed Qty: Approx. 75 seeds

 

Sow: March - June (outdoors) or August - October (for early blooms the following year)

Germination: 7 - 14 days

Soil: Well-drained, light soil

Height: 40 - 50 cm

Flowering: June - October

Companion Plants: Nasturtium, Cornflower, Borage

Avoid Planting With: Shade-loving plants

 

Sowing Instructions

Direct Sowing (Recommended for Strong Growth):

 

Sow seeds from March to June directly into prepared soil in a sunny location.

Lightly cover with 0.5 cm of soil and water gently.

Thin seedlings to 20-30 cm apart once they develop.

Autumn Sowing (For Earlier Flowers):

 

Sow in August - October for an early display the following spring.

Protect young plants over winter with cloches or fleece if necessary.

Growing Tips

Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering.

Thrives in poor soil conditions, making it an ideal choice for wildflower meadows.

Edible petals can be used fresh in salads, teas, or baking.

With its creamy blooms and long-lasting flowering period, Calendula ‘Snow Princess’ brings a fresh and elegant twist to classic calendulas, making it a versatile, pollinator-friendly, and easy-to-grow addition to any garden.

 

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