Description
Pacific Beauty Mixed Calendula Seeds 5080. Open Pollinated. Annual.
Approximately 60 seeds per packet. (100 seeds per gram.)
Brighten your garden with Pacific Beauty Mixed Calendula, an incredibly easy-to-grow annual. Also known as “pot marigold,” this plant produces beautiful blooms in a range of colours, from yellow, orange, and apricot to cream. The flowers vary in size, from 2.5 to 10 cm, and bloom freely through the summer on well-branched plants. Calendula is one of the most adaptable and easiest flowers to grow, making it a perfect choice for gardeners of all levels.
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Open Pollinated Annual
- Height: 45 cm
- Features: Easy to grow; adaptable to various soils; great for containers.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow Pacific Beauty Mixed Calendula
Calendula is a beautiful and easy-to-grow addition to any garden. Though calendula can re-seed itself, it is not invasive.
- Site Selection: Plant in a spot with well-drained soil that receives plenty of sun. In areas with very hot summers, it can tolerate some afternoon shade.
- Sowing Outdoors: Direct sow seeds in the garden in mid to late May, planting them 6 mm deep. Protect young seedlings from rabbits. Thin seedlings so they are 20 cm apart.
- Sowing Indoors: For an earlier start, sow seeds indoors in a soil-less medium in early April.
- Germination: Keep the temperature at 21°C during the 5-10 day germination period.
- Upkeep: After germination, grow seedlings on at a lower temperature of 10-13°C before hardening off and transplanting them to their final location.
Why Pacific Beauty Mixed Calendula Belongs in Your Garden
This is a must-have plant for anyone who wants a reliable and vibrant flower that requires minimal fuss. Its cheerful, sun-like blooms provide continuous colour all season long and can be used in both fresh and dried arrangements. As a bonus, calendula flowers are edible and can add a beautiful splash of colour to salads and other dishes. Its adaptability makes it an ideal plant for borders, garden beds, or containers.
This species is part of the Container Flower Collection; click here to check it out.
