Quantity
3 packets of seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Asteraceae, Tropaeolaceae
Type
Annual flower
Cycle
Annual
Internal product code
WHPER-0050
The companion flower collection brings together three precious allies of the vegetable garden — calendula, nasturtium, and marigold — in a set designed to beautify crops while contributing to their natural balance. Sown near vegetables, these annual flowers create a vibrant and colorful mosaic that catches the eye as much as it plays a useful role in the ecological management of pests. Nasturtiums, in particular, serve as trap crops for aphids and help deter certain harmful insects from zucchini and potatoes, while calendulas and marigolds are appreciated for their beneficial effect in companion plantings. In the garden, this collection transforms utilitarian rows into lively floral scenes, where pollinators also find refuge and food throughout the season. Easy to sow directly in the ground or to start indoors before transplanting, these flowers are suitable for both beginner gardeners and enthusiasts of ecological cultivation. Their rapid growth, generous bloom, and versatility make them a wise choice for diversified vegetable gardens, edible borders, and useful flowerbeds. In addition to their protective function, they enrich the horticultural experience with their colorful presence, natural charm, and ability to make the garden more vibrant. This collection is an invitation to garden with intelligence, beauty, and biodiversity, relying on the complementarity between flowers and vegetables.
Sowing guide
From packetto germination.
Sowing period3 to 4 weeks before the last frost
Sowing depth1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 in)
Germination temperature18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)
Germination time5 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Well drained
Watering
Moderate
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to October
HarvestFlowering varies depending on the species, from summer until the first frosts
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionstomato, zucchini, cucumber, lettuce, bean
Avoid planting withfennel, invasive grasses
companion planting, edible flowers, flower beds, vegetable garden, pollinators
