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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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- 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 🌻️
- KatherineVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/30/26Almost 100% Germination Success!
Just wanted to share the germination success rate of the Zeolights and Resina calendula seeds this year. They were started in late February in the greenhouse here in zone 6b. I planted one seed per cell in a 36 cell seed container and now just a month later, I’m happy to say that every single seed sprouted minus two, making it almost a 100% germination rate. Each seedling is now about 2 inches tall and looking very strong and healthy. I think this is such a great example of the quality of Botanical Interest seeds. They have been my absolute favorite go- to seed company for 15 years and I couldn’t recommend them more.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/31/26Hey Katherine,
Wow, what an incredible germination success story with your Zeolights Calendula Seeds! Almost 100% germination rate is absolutely fantastic - you must have the perfect setup going in your greenhouse there in zone 6b. It sounds like those seedlings are thriving at 2 inches tall and looking strong and healthy! We're so honored to have been your go-to seed company for 15 years, and hearing about results like this just makes our day. You're going to have some absolutely gorgeous calendula blooms to look forward to! Keep on growing 🌻️
- 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 🌻️