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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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72 reviews
- CharityVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/3/26Beautiful flowers!
This was my first time growing Calendula and definitely will be growing it again. I love this variety! The plant is so hardy and the flower color is beautiful!
BIBotanical Interests6/3/26Hey Charity,
What a wonderful first calendula experience with our Zeolights Calendula Seeds! We're so excited that you fell in love with this variety. You're absolutely right about how hardy these beauties are - they're such reliable bloomers with those gorgeous flower colors! It sounds like you've found a new garden favorite that'll keep giving you joy season after season. Thanks for sharing your Zeolights calendula success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Loren S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/1/26Something new
I love the Zeolights! They are so easy to grow and absolutely beautiful. All of my gardening buddies are caught off guard by this peach toned flower that they can’t quite place.: “What is this? It’s beautiful!”
BIBotanical Interests6/3/26Hey Loren,
We absolutely love hearing about your Zeolights Calendula success! Those gorgeous peach tones really are something special and such a delightful surprise for gardeners who haven't seen them before. It sounds like you're creating quite the buzz with your gardening buddies - there's nothing better than that "What is this? It's beautiful!" reaction! We're thrilled that you're finding them so easy to grow and stunning to admire. Thanks for sharing your Zeolights calendula success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- 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