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Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Probably the Mediterranean region
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual; may reseed to come back following year.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Spring to frost
Plant Dimensions: 24" tall, 18" wide
Variety Info: 2" yellow or orange flowers with gold centers
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: Cold Climates: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Early spring for summer bloom and late summer for winter bloom. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 68°–85°F.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date; recommended for cold climates.
Days to Emerge: 5–15 days
Seed Depth: ¼"–½"
Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
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- Wingshadow F. G. C. C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/27/25Popular Herb
Calendula is a very popular herb with my customers.
They buy it for its medicinal properties and cheerful colors. It's easy to grow.
It looks great in my personal herb garden also.
Every seed I buy from Botanical Interests is good quality with a high germination rate.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests12/30/25Hey Wingshadow,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with our Resina Calendula Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that calendula is such a hit with your customers - there's nothing better than knowing these beautiful flowers are bringing both medicinal benefits and those gorgeous cheerful colors to so many people! It's fantastic that they're performing so well in your personal herb garden too.
We're so honored by your kind words about Botanical Interests' seed quality and germination rates. That high standard is something we're incredibly proud of, and hearing it from someone who clearly knows their plants means the world to us! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Lee A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/28/25Great growth
Germination was near 100% on 20 seeds and seedlings are growing at an awesome rate.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests12/1/25Hey Lee,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Resina Calendula Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear about that amazing near 100% germination rate on your 20 seeds - that's fantastic! And the fact that your seedlings are growing at such an awesome rate is just wonderful feedback for us. Calendulas are such cheerful, reliable bloomers and it sounds like yours are off to a perfect start! We can't wait for you to see those beautiful golden and orange blooms when they're ready. Thanks for sharing your growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Brittny S.VA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/19/25Great germinatiom
These did great germination wise. I didnt get any flowers but def not the seed quality fault. Weather fried the seedlings. Will try again next spring
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed - TonyaRated 5 out of 5 stars1/14/255 Stars
Fast shipping and cute box that the seeds arrived in. I can't wait to grow this variety and I hope it lives up to its name as being resinous.
- TonyaVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/14/255 Stars
Fast shipping and cute box that the seeds arrived in. I can't wait to grow this variety and I hope it lives up to its name as being resinous.