
Details
This lively blend of double calendulas features a colorful array of orange, yellow, peach, and red hues. These fragrant flowers make a delightful addition to any garden and offer versatile enjoyment. Whether used to create vibrant bouquets or to enhance a floral salad with their cut heads, these calendulas bring beauty and a splash of color to both your garden and your table.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Calendula officinalis |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
Hardiness | USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | Bright Yellow, Orange, Red, Red-Orange |
Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Summer |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are good for cutting, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Seeds Per Pack | 50 |