Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Probably the Mediterranean region
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color
Pink
Bloom Season
Spring to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
- Edible Flower
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Frost Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Zeolights Calendula (Pot Marigold) Seeds
Calendula officinalis
1½"–2½" fully double, bronzy-orange petals that fade to a delicate light pink, contrasting with the yellow base and maroon back.
Planting Calendula
Plant Spacing
A group of 4 seeds every 12"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
¼"–½"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼"–½" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 4 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 5–15 days |
| Start Indoors | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date; recommended for cold climates. |
| Direct Sow | 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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70 reviews
- Maria T.AL, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/11/26Obsessed!
This ismy first time growing calendula- and it will always have a spot in my garden and flower beds! It’s beautiful and useful! Make a lovely tea! Easy to grow from seed here in zone 7a ❤️
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests5/12/26Hey Maria,
We're absolutely thrilled that you're obsessed with our Zeolights Calendula Seeds! We love hearing that it's earned a permanent spot in your garden and flower beds! The fact that you're already enjoying the beautiful blooms AND making lovely tea with them shows you've discovered just how wonderful these dual-purpose flowers can be. Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos with us! They look stunning! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Andrew T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/27/26Easy to grow
Wife loves to cut the flowers for vases. Zone 9a.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests5/3/26Hey Andrew,
We love to hear your Zeolights Calendula seeds are so easy to grow and that your wife is enjoying cutting those beautiful blooms for fresh vases! Calendula flowers make such gorgeous cut flowers with their bright, cheerful colors - they really brighten up any room! There's something so special about having fresh flowers from your own garden decorating your home! Keep on growing 🌻️
- BrittRated 5 out of 5 stars4/24/265 Stars
Can't wait to plant these seeds
- Linda T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/15/26Growing
Came up beautifully and growing well.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/15/26Hey Linda,
We're so happy to hear your Zeolights Calendula (Pot Marigold) Seeds came up beautifully and are growing well! These gorgeous calendulas are going to bring such lovely golden and orange blooms to your garden, plus they're wonderful for attracting beneficial insects. You're going to love how long they keep blooming and how cheerful they make your garden space! Keep on growing 🌻️
- BibiVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/31/26Great performance seeds
I am very happy with this Calendula, because self-seedling, low-maintenance and I love the colors.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/31/26Hey Bibi,
We're so thrilled to hear you're loving your Zeolights Calendula Seeds! It sounds like you've discovered what makes these flowers such garden favorites - that wonderful self-seeding ability means you'll have beautiful calendulas coming back year after year with minimal effort on your part. And those gorgeous colors really do make such a cheerful addition to any garden! It's always exciting when you find a flower that's both stunning and practically takes care of itself. Keep on growing 🌻️