Alyssum Violet Queen & Pot Marigold (Calendula) Seeds

Alyssum
Hardy annual.
Produces a continuous display of small Violet-coloured flowers which provide ground cover. Ideal for edging beds, borders and containers.

Sow Indoors: February - March
Transplant: May - June
Sow Outdoors: April - May
Flowers: June - September

Sow seeds into a tray of good quality compost and lightly cover. Water lightly and place on a warm windowsill or in a greenhouse. When the risk of frost has passed, harden plants off by placing outdoors during the day and bringing them back indoors at night. Repeat for 7 days. Transplant seedlings 5 cm apart where they are to grow on.
Seeds can be sown direct outdoors where they are to grow once the soil has warmed. Protect from frost.
Growing height: 15cm

Pot Marigold
Hardy Annual
Calendula or Pot Marigold will flower all summer long and tis superb bedding mixture comes in an array of yellows and oranges.

Sow Indoors: March - May
Transplant: April - May
Flowers: May - September

Sow Indoors
Sow seeds evenly into a tray of good quality compost and lightly cover. Position the tray in a warm sunny location and keep the compost damp to the touch but not wet. Germination approx. 21 days.
Once seedlings emerge, turn the tray regularly to prevent plants from growing towards the sun. Once the risk of frost has passed, plants can be moved outdoors. Harden off by placing plants outdoors during the day and bringing them back indoors at night. Repeat this for 14 - 21 days to acclimatise the plants. Plants can then be transplanted into the final position in beds or containers.
Plant height: 30cm