Calendula Seeds - Fancy Mix
50-70 Days to maturity. Calendula officinalis. Fancy Mix Calendula Seeds. Non-GMO, open-pollinated, annual, ornamental herb and flower. Fancy Mix Calendulas are hardy, tolerant of cool temperatures, and produce some strikingly beautiful blooms suitable for enjoying in the garden or for cut flower production. These blooms are known as old-fashioned marigolds, or pot marigolds for their large blooms with yellow and orange petals. Add on the fact that the greens and flowers are edible, and you have yourself a well-rounded all-star! ~2,100 Seeds / Ounce.
Growing Non-GMO Fancy Mix Calendula Flower Seeds
Plant the seeds outdoors straight into the garden soil. Wait to plant outside until after the danger of frost has passed. Water in the seeds with a mister. Optionally, begin the seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date for earlier blooms. When the seedlings have at least two true leaves, harden them off and then transplant them outdoors 12 inches apart. For continuous blooms all summer, sow more than one batch about 14-30 days apart and plant them out successively.
Plant them in a sunny location with moderately rich soil. They even grow freely in rocky and disturbed areas. Pot marigolds will reseed themselves happily without getting invasive. Fancy Mix Calendula has low to moderate water requirements. Fertilization is usually unnecessary, but a light fertilization boost during establishment in early spring can give them a boost for the summer ahead. Do not over fertilize!
Fancy Mix Calendula in the Flower Garden
These Fancy Mix Calendula will effortlessly attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects to pollinate your garden. Calendula plants readily find their home in all garden styles with their fully double blooms and compact habit. They thrive in naturalized meadows, flower beds, and herb gardens.
Landscape Use of Fancy Mix Calendula
They make a wonderful choice for beds, mass plantings, and borders. They are commonly part of wildflower mixes that you can purchase and are compatible with other perennial bloomers. Fancy Mix Calendula is known to be deer and rabbit-resistant. These flowers can be a beloved and endearing addition to any natural or cultivated landscape with low yearly maintenance.
About Fancy Mix Calendula Garden Seeds
Calendula Fancy Mix is non-invasive and provides 2-4 inch wide, fully double 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 know for sure. The common thought is that the calendula could be native to areas of Europe. The species name, officinals, is the Latin word meaning "sold in shops." Calendula has been eagerly bought and traded for its medicinal, soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties for centuries.
Fancy Mix Calendula can also be known as pot marigold, mary bud, or ruddles.
Calendula plants are non–toxic to both humans and animals. Yet, it has been known to cause slight digestion upset or uterine contractions if consumed in very high amounts.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Calendula is often paired with lavender in the garden, landscape, kitchen, and bathroom! The two flowers compliment each other in sight, smell, and flavor."
 - Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer
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Fancy Mix Calendula Seeds Per Package:
- 2 g - Wholesale - Approximately 148 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 525 Seeds
- 1 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 2,100 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 8,400 Seeds -->
Non-GMO Fancy Mix Calendula seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Calendula officinalis |
| Fancy Mix Calendula Color: | Golden yellow and bright orange petals with dark brown centers and classic greens. |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual in zones 3-10, fall sow in zones 8-10 |
| Days to Maturity: | 50-70 |
| Days to Germination: | 7-14 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inches |
| Plant Spacing: | 12 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24 inches |
| Plant Height: | 12-18 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright. |
| Soil Preference: | Calendula prefers well-drained, poor to moderate fertile soil. It is adaptable to chalky and sandy soils with various pH levels. |
| Temperature Preference: | 60-80 F |
| Light Preference: | Full sun to partial shade. |
Other
| Plant Width: | 10-12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 10-12 inches |
| Pests and Diseases: | Calendula is known to be a trap crop. It will attract pests and deter them from going to your vegetables, herbs, or tender flowers. It excretes a sticky resin that traps the pests, killing them and preventing them from spreading further. |
| Easy/Hard: | Easy |
| Direct Sow: | Yes. Direct Sow |
| Start Indoors: | Yes. Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost date. |
| Seed Stratification: | Not Recommended |