Calendula Mix 50 Seeds

Calendula officinalis

Calendula, also known as Pot Marigold, is a cheerful and easy-to-grow annual flower prized for its bright orange and yellow blooms and valuable medicinal and edible uses. These daisy-like flowers bloom continuously from early summer until frost, bringing vibrant colour to garden beds and containers.

Calendula is widely used in herbal remedies, teas, salves, and skincare, and its petals are edible—often added to salads and used as a natural garnish. This versatile plant is also excellent for attracting pollinators like bees and beneficial insects, making it a must-have for both ornamental and functional gardens.

Days to Maturity: 55–65 days

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
• Common Name: Pot Marigold
• Plant Type: Annual flower / medicinal herb
• Plant Height: 12–24 inches
• Plant Spread: 10–18 inches
• Flower Colour: Orange, yellow, and golden tones
• Flower Type: Daisy-like blooms
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Germination Time: 7–14 days
• Days to Maturity: 55–65 days

Key Features

• Bright, cheerful orange and yellow flowers
• Edible petals for culinary use
• Widely used medicinal herb
• Long blooming season from summer to frost
• Attracts bees and beneficial insects
• Easy to grow and beginner-friendly

Garden Uses

• Cottage garden borders
• Pollinator-friendly gardens
• Medicinal herb gardens
• Edible flower gardens
• Container gardening
• Cut flower arrangements

How to Grow from Seed

Direct Sowing

• Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost or early spring
• Plant seeds ½ inch deep
• Space plants 10–18 inches apart
• Seeds germinate in 7–14 days

Indoor Sowing

• Start seeds 4–6 weeks before last frost
• Transplant seedlings after frost danger have passed

Calendula can also be sown in late summer for a fall bloom in milder climates.

Care Tips

• Water moderately; calendula prefers evenly moist soil
• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
• Tolerates cooler temperatures well
• Self-seeds easily and may return year after year
• Harvest flowers regularly for best production

FAQ

Is calendula edible?
Yes. The petals are edible and often used in salads, teas, and as a garnish.

Is calendula easy to grow?
Yes. It is one of the easiest flowers to grow from seed and is great for beginners.

Does calendula come back every year?
Calendula is an annual but often self-seeds, returning in future seasons.

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