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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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- 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.
- Cheryl A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/28/245 Stars
I love the variety of seeds you sell and the germination has always been great. I have not had any issues with anything and always recommend you to others!