Franchi Seeds - Calendula

Calendula, or pot marigold, is a classic cottage garden plant that thrives in herb patches, kitchen gardens, allotments, containers, and flower borders. It is very easy to grow and can handle tough conditions: in Broadstairs, it even thrives on the clifftops. Calendulas have been grown for centuries and can be used to make fragrant teas, as a food colouring, or as a natural dye. They also look beautiful on their own, brightening up any sunny spot in your garden and offering food for pollinating insects. Franchi's Vintage seed range comes from the Franchi 1928 retail seed catalogue. These varieties have been around for over 100 years and are still popular today. Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is a hardy annual or short-lived perennial Sow seeds from February to May or September to October Plants grow up to 40 cm tall. The seeds are sourced from Italy. The packaging is plastic-free and recyclable. The vintage illustration is representative and is not botanically accurate.