HT Calendula 'Touch of Red Buff' Seeds 0.75g | Sow in July

HT Calendula 'Touch of Red Buff' Seeds (Calendula officinalis)

Add warm, vintage tones to your garden with HT Calendula 'Touch of Red Buff'. This beautiful annual produces unique apricot blooms brushed with soft red tones, creating an elegant display from early summer through autumn. Easy to grow and loved by pollinators, it makes a wonderful addition to flower borders, cottage gardens and cutting gardens. The edible petals can also be used to decorate salads and desserts, while the flowers have long been valued in traditional herbal gardens.

Plant Details
Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
Common Name: Calendula 'Touch of Red Buff'
Plant Type: Annual
Flower Colour: Apricot with red-orange tones
Height: 50–60 cm
Position: Full Sun
Flowering Time: June – October
Contents: Approx. 0.75 grams
Growing Information
When to Sow

Sow indoors from March to April, or sow directly outdoors from March to July.

How to Sow

Sow seeds directly into well-prepared soil by broadcasting or in rows. Cover lightly with soil and keep moist during germination. Thin seedlings once established to allow plants plenty of room to develop.

Growing Tips

Grow in a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water during prolonged dry spells and remove faded flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming throughout the season. Calendula is easy to grow and performs well in borders, containers and wildlife gardens.

Why You'll Love It
Unique apricot flowers with beautiful red tones.
Flowers from June to October.
Excellent cut flower with sturdy stems.
Edible petals for salads, cakes and garnishes.
Traditionally valued as a medicinal herb.
Attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
Easy to grow from seed.
Perfect for cottage gardens, borders and containers.

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