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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 and wide
Variety Info: 2"–3" bright orange and yellow, double and semi-double daisy-like flowers.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 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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- Megan B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/29/255 Stars
First time growing calendula and it was one of my faves!! So easy to grow and lasted through the heat!
- Jake V.Rated 4 out of 5 stars2/21/254 Stars
I tested these during the start of winter 2024, and I wanted to see how well they worked with other plants in a pot. It started out pretty slow, but ultimately I got the flowering plant you see in this image. Don’t get me wrong, the flowers are gorgeous, but the rest of the plant seems pretty lanky and bland, at least in a pot. I do think though that this variety would work really well if you have an empty ground space in your front or backyard and you wanna make a pollinator garden or perhaps something colorful.
BIBotanical Interests3/6/25Hey Jake,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts, and photo, in a review. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and others in the growing community. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Cecily G.Rated 4 out of 5 stars8/27/244 Stars
So I planted this last year and got a couple of blooms. This year it reseeded and I have tons of little seedlings in late August (zone 5). I’m not sure if they will bloom but I did get one plant that’s blooming and she’s very pretty. They don’t get very tall, around 6 inches maybe. Idk if I’ll plant these again but I’ll let it reseed for sure!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Laura H.Rated 5 out of 5 stars6/2/245 Stars
Winter sowed these in Zone 8b PNW and they almost all germinated! They grew fast and were blooming by May. One of the flowers is a lovely yellow/white mix, with the rest yellow and orange. Last year these flowers lasted until our first hard frost in January!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Monique M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/6/245 Stars
Seeds were very easy to sow! Sprouted quickly and can't wait to see the Calendulas bloom🌱
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner