GOLD CORNWALL AB
Calendula officinalis
The golden cornice marigold is a variety with very double, bright orange flowers and a black heart. It will be ideal for cut flowers, flowerbeds, and borders. This variety is grown for its highly ornamental appearance in the garden or for its medicinal properties; indeed, the marigold has healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It will easily reseed in the garden. It will look very pretty in borders, flowerbeds, or planters. Marigold attracts butterflies and repels pests in the vegetable garden. Successfully sowing golden cornice marigold Sow in April/May directly in place in a warm, sunny location. Ideal temperature 20°C. Cover the seeds with a few mm of fine soil. Keep moist. Emergence in 5 to 10 days. Thin to 20 cm/30 cm. Sowing possible in September, in place if there are no severe winter frosts, otherwise protect and plant in spring. Flowering of the golden cornice marigold Flowering from April to October.
