Lemon Cream is a Calendula officinalis variety with rounded 3-inch blooms in lemon, banana, and cream shades on upright, bushy 24-inch plants. Sow 1/4 inch deep every 6-12 inches, with sprouts in 7-14 days and first flowers in about 50-60 days.
Sow outdoors 1-2 weeks before the last frost and repeat every 2-3 weeks for season-long blooms. Deadhead to prolong flowering and cut plants back to rebloom after heat.
Features
Summer-long bloomer
Attracts pollinators and beneficials
For beds, containers and bouquets
Edible and medicinal flowers
Reseeds easily
Plant type: Annual
Seed count: 50 seeds
Soil needs: Fertile, well-drained
Light needs: Full sun, part shade in hot areas
Height x spread: 24 x 12 inches
Indoor starting: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant after frost
Germination temperature: 65-70°F optimum soil temperature
