Growing Non-GMO Bon Bon Series Calendula Flower Seeds

Plant seeds outdoors directly into the prepared garden soil. Do not plant outside until after the danger of frost has passed. Water in the seeds with a mister. Optionally, begging the seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the frost date. When the seedlings have two true leaves, harden off and then transplant outdoors according to the spacing guidelines provided. For continuous blooms all summer, sow multiple batches 2-4 weeks apart.

Blooming can be expected in the first growing season, about 6-8 weeks after germination. Plant in a sunny location with average richness in the soil. They even grow freely in rocky and disturbed areas. If you wish to inhibit spreading, remove the flower stalks after flowering to limit seed production. Bon Bon Series Calendula has low to moderate water requirements and does best with division every 2-3 years. Fertilization is usually not necessary unless suffering from a lack of nutrients.

Bon Bon Series Calendula in the Flower Garden

These Bon Bon Series Calendula will gladly attract butterflies, bees, and other insects to pollinate your garden. Calendula plants readily find their home in all types of gardens with their multicolored blooms. They can effortlessly blend into wildflower, pollinator, ornamental, and cottage gardens; they even do well when simply scattered into a field. They thrive in naturalized meadows and herb gardens.

Landscape Use of Bon Bon Series Calendula

They make a wonderful choice for beds, mass plantings, and borders. They are typically part of wildflower mixes that you can purchase and as such, play well with other perennial bloomers. Bon Bon Series Calendula is known to be deer and rabbit-resistant. These flowers can be a pivotal addition to any natural or cultivated landscape with low yearly maintenance.

About Bon Bon Series Calendula Garden Seeds

These charming Calendula plants can also be used as cut flowers for endearing arrangements. They add height, color, and texture to any combination. To harvest the cut blooms, trim off the flower down the stem and keep it in cold water. Expect indoor color for 1-2 weeks!

Calendula is non-invasive and provides 2-3 inche wide blooms..

Calendula officinalis has a long history of being cultivated for sale and ornamentation throughout the world, so much so that its origin is difficult to trace, but botanists believe the calendula could be native to portions of Europe. In fact, the specific name officinals is the Latin word meaning "sold in shops." Calendula has been popularly sold and traded for its medicinal, soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Bon Bon Series Calendula can also be known as common marigold, pot marigold, garden marigold, bicolored marigold, mary bud, or ruddles.

Calendula plants are non–toxic to both humans and animals. However, it has been known to cause slight digestion upset or uterine contractions if consumed in excessive quantities.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"Calendula is a perfect mix between beauty and utility. The blooms are obviously gorgeous but they can also be made into healing balms, herbal teas, and even baked goods!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Bon Bon Series Calendula Seeds Per Package:

• 50 Seed Packet
• 500 Seeds
• 1000 Seeds

Non-GMO Bon Bon Series Calendula seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.