Growing Non-GMO Organic Orange Pacific Beauty Calendula Flower Seeds

Direct sowing outdoors is ideal for most climates after the last frost when the soil has warmed up. If you want an earlier start to the season, you can start the seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. If you opt for this method, be sure to transplant the seedlings outdoors once they are hardened off and the danger of frost has passed. Sow seeds at a depth of about 0.25 inches. For best results, space the seeds about 12 inches apart to give each plant enough room to grow and spread. In rows, leave 18 inches between rows to provide plenty of air circulation.

Calendula germinates best at around 60-70 F. You can expect seeds to sprout in 5-15 days. Once the seedlings are established, Calendula can tolerate various temperatures and even light frost. However, extreme heat can cause flowering to slow or stop. Calendula prefers full sun for the best blooms, but it can also tolerate partial shade, especially in hot regions.

To encourage continuous blooms, regular deadheading (removing spent flowers) is recommended. Deadheading helps redirect the plant’s energy into producing more flowers. Some gardeners also choose to pinch back young plants to promote bushier growth.

Organic Orange Pacific Beauty Calendula in the Flower Garden

In the garden, Calendula is a flexible plant that can be used in many ways. Its compact size and bright orange blooms make it a wonderful choice for borders or as an edging plant. It’s also effective when mass-planted for a sea of color. Calendula grows well in containers, making it a good choice for patios or balconies. With its bright blooms and moderate stem length, Calendula can be used in cut flower arrangements.

Companion Planting With Organic Orange Pacific Beauty Calendula

Calendula is a companion plant superstar in vegetable gardens. It helps repel pests such as aphids and tomato hornworms while attracting beneficial insects like ladybugs and hoverflies. These predators help keep your garden’s pest population under control naturally. It’s often planted near tomatoes, beans, and brassicas (like broccoli and cabbage) to deter unwanted insects.

About Organic Orange Pacific Beauty Calendula Garden Seeds

The bright petals are often used in salads, soups, or baked goods. The flavor is mild, sometimes peppery, and it has been referred to as "poor man’s saffron" for its color and light flavoring properties. Calendula petals can also be dried and used in teas or as a natural food dye.

Calendula officinalis, commonly called Pot Marigold, is native to the Mediterranean but widely grown in gardens worldwide.

Calendula has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and healing qualities, often in balms and salves for skin care.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"Calendula is such a nostalgic flower. Even if you don’t have a specific memory associated with it, it has that classic daisy shape that we all know and love."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Organic Orange Pacific Beauty Calendula Flower Seeds Per Package:

• 2 g - Wholesale - Approximately 280 Seeds
• 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 4,000 Seeds
• 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 16,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 63,000 Seeds

Non-GMO Organic Orange Pacific Beauty Calendula seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.