Calendula 'Erfurter'

Calendula 'Erfurter' (Calendula officinalis) – Offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol

Calendula 'Erfurter' is a variety selected for its bright orange double flowers , rich in resin with medicinal properties . Easy to grow, it flowers abundantly from spring until frost , attracting pollinators and brightening up the garden. In addition to being an ornamental plant , its petals are edible and used in infusion, balm or tincture for their soothing properties.

Type : Medicinal annual flower
Plant habit : Bushy and branched
Spread : 30 to 40 cm
Plant height : 40 to 60 cm
Quantity per pack : 200 seeds
Maturity : 50 to 60 days
Companion plants : Tomato, cucumber, cabbage, lettuce
Enemy plants : None, beneficial in any garden

? Sow directly in open ground after the last frost or start seedlings indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting .

? Space the plants 30 cm apart and ensure moderate watering to prolong flowering.

? Cut off faded flowers regularly to encourage continued production.

Recipe idea: Calendula soothing balm

• 1 cup dried calendula flowers 'Erfurter'
• ½ cup sweet almond or olive oil
• 2 tbsp grated beeswax

1. Infuse the flowers in the oil in a bain-marie for 2 hours over low heat.



2. Strain the oil and add the beeswax, stirring until melted.



3. Pour into a jar and let cool before using.

Rich in antioxidants and flavonoids , calendula 'Erfurter' is recognized for its healing and anti-inflammatory properties , both for external use and as a digestive infusion.

With its generous flowering, multiple uses and easy maintenance , it is a must-have for the vegetable garden and natural pharmacy.