Growing Non-GMO Solar Flashback Mix 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. Solar Flashback Mix Calendula has low to moderate water requirements and does best with division every 2-3 years. Fertilization is usually not necessary unless suffering from lack of nutrients.

Solar Flashback Mix Calendula in the Flower Garden

These Solar Flashback Mix 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 Solar Flashback Mix 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. Solar Flashback Mix 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 Solar Flashback Mix Calendula Garden Seeds

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

Expect 2.5 inch wide flowers reaching up to two feet above the ground that joyfully smile upwards in a slightly cupped shape.

Calendula is in the same family as sunflowers and asters. The family Asteraceae is known for showy blooms!

Although Calendula is a wildflower and can be a bit weedy at times, it is not known to be invasive anywhere within the Americas.

The Latin genus name comes from the word ‘calendae’ which means ‘little calendar’ or ‘little clock’, in reference to the shape of the flower head.

Solar Flashback Mix Calendula can also be known as 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 very large quantities.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"I love to learn about the meanings of flowers. Calendula is flower language for ‘fertility and creativity’. Gift these to someone who would appreciate that message!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Solar Flashback Mix Calendula Seeds Per Package:

500 mg Packet - Approximately 70 Seeds

0.25 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 500 Seeds

1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 2,000 Seeds

4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 8,000 Seeds

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