Description
Attention-grabbing, fully-double, white and apricot petals that fade to yellow with maroon centers. As the name suggests, a glimpse at these blooms might feel like a psychedelic experience (as we’d imagine them to be). Groovy! These edible petals make a beautiful garnish. Calendula originates in Europe, North Africa, Macronesia, and West Asia. Calendula means “little clock” or “little calendar.” Sometimes referred to as “poor man’s saffron,” the petals are edible and may be used to add beauty and flavor to fresh salads, soups, or to color cheese. Triangle Flashback Calendula was bred by seed guru Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed. 24″ tall plants.
Days to Maturity: 60
Latin name: Calendula officinalis
Life cycle for seed saving: Annual
Planting Instructions:
Start Triangle Flashback Calendula indoors several weeks before last frost or direct sow in full to partial sun after last frost. Optimal soil temp. for germination: 70°F. Planting depth: 1/4″ Plant and row spacing: transplant or thin to 8-12.”
For more tips on when to plant flower seed, check out our NW Flower Planting Calendar!
All of our seed is Non-GMO and Certified Organic by Washington State Department of Agriculture. We grow the majority of our varieties here at Deep Harvest Farm on Whidbey Island while we purchase the rest from other small, organic Northwest seed growers. Finally, all of our offerings are open-pollinated (OP) so that you too can save and share seed from these plants!
