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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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75 reviews
- AlyssaRated 4 out of 5 stars6/25/26Germinated well
Calendula takes forever to grow but these were the fastest. 4 stars because the colors on the picture are more pink and the actual flowers lean more tan brown.
BIBotanical Interests6/25/26Hey Alyssa,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Calendula seeds! We're thrilled to hear they germinated well and were faster growing than you expected - that's always exciting to see in the garden.
We really appreciate your feedback about the flower colors. You're absolutely right that calendula can show some natural variation, and we understand the difference between expectation and reality can be a bit disappointing. The beautiful thing about these flowers is that they often develop deeper, richer tones as they mature and with different growing conditions, but we definitely want our photos to represent what you can expect as accurately as possible.
Thank you again for your honest review and for being part of our gardening community. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Katherine H.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/10/26Very unique
Very cool flower! Took a while to bloom but got there eventually.
BIBotanical Interests6/10/26Hey Katherine,
We're so glad you loved the unique beauty of our Zeolights Calendula Seeds! Those pot marigolds are definitely worth the wait - they always reward patience with such stunning blooms. Thanks for sharing your Zeolights calendula success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Lynn W.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars6/8/26Zeolights
One plant germinated from entire packet. I'm a well seasoned grower who germinates my plants through winter sowing, hydroponics and traditional methods, so was really disappointed this year when several packets either had no or incredibly low germination rates. This is not my normal experience with Botanical Interest seeds. Not sure if they have changed suppliers or there were storage issues, but this is not the quality product that I've always looked forward to.
BIBotanical Interests6/16/26Hey Lynn,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- 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 🌻️