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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: 12"–24" tall
Variety Info: 1½"–2½" fully double, bronzy-orange petals that fade to a delicate light pink, contrasting with the yellow base and maroon back.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Edible Flower
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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- JenniferRated 5 out of 5 stars3/1/26STUNNING. MUST GROW
I am totally obsessed with this flower. It’s beautiful
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/10/26Hey Jennifer,
We're absolutely thrilled to hear you're totally obsessed with our Zeolights Calendula! There's something truly magical about pot marigolds - those gorgeous blooms really are stunning and it's impossible not to fall in love with them. We love that you're as captivated by their beauty as we are! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your enthusiasm with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- salsabilaVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/22/26elegant flower
I really like this flower.. it is medical flower, you can infuse it in oil, it is great for skin.... so happy because I have tried many seeds from other companies, but I'm happy because it was easy to germinate ...
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/25/26Hey salsabila,
We're so thrilled to hear you're loving your Zeolights Calendula Seeds! You're absolutely right about calendula being such a wonderful medicinal flower - there's something truly special about growing your own healing plants and being able to infuse them into oils for skincare. We're so happy to hear these seeds germinated easily for you, especially after trying other companies! That's exactly the kind of growing success we love to hear about. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your experience with this elegant and beneficial flower. Keep on growing 🌻️
- SalsabilaVerified ReviewerRated 4 out of 5 stars2/18/26good quality calendula
i really like this flower... it is easy to grow... here is picture of calendula... it is medical flower, you can drink it as tea.... it needs full sun
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/20/26Hey Salsabila,
We're so happy to hear you're enjoying our Zeolights Calendula! You're absolutely right - they really are wonderfully easy to grow and make such a beautiful addition to any garden. We love that you're getting to experience both their gorgeous blooms and their amazing medicinal benefits as tea! There's something so special about growing your own healing herbs. Thank you for the great growing tip about full sun too - that's so helpful for other gardeners! We're thrilled our calendula seeds are working out so well for you. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Shanique W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/15/25Great germination
Looking forward to spring harvest!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests11/24/25Hey Shanique,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Zeolights Calendula Seeds! We love hearing that the germination was great! Your spring harvest is going to be absolutely beautiful with those gorgeous calendula blooms. We're so excited for you to enjoy all those vibrant colors and the amazing benefits calendulas bring to the garden. Thanks for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Frank V. S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/10/25All is great so far!
Very pleased!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/10/25Hey Frank,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! "All is great so far!" is exactly what we love to hear about Zeolights Calendula Seeds - it sounds like these beautiful pot marigolds are off to a wonderful start in your garden!
We're absolutely thrilled that you're so pleased with how everything is progressing with your calendulas. These cheerful flowers have such a special way of bringing bright, sunny color to any garden space, and it's clear they're already making you happy even in these early stages.
Your enthusiasm tells us that your Zeolights Calendulas are settling in beautifully and getting ready to reward you with those gorgeous, vibrant blooms that make calendulas such garden favorites. There's something so exciting about that early growing period when you can see all the potential for the amazing flower display that's coming!
Your positive experience will be so encouraging for other gardeners who are thinking about adding the cheerful beauty of Zeolights Calendulas to their own growing adventures!
Keep on growing 🌻️