Greenheart Orange Calendula 30 Seeds

Calendula officinalis

Greenheart Orange Calendula is a beautiful heirloom calendula flower known for its vibrant orange petals and distinctive green centre. These easy-to-grow annual flower seeds produce cheerful blooms from early summer until frost, making them perfect for cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, herb gardens, and edible flower beds.

Calendula is widely grown as both an ornamental flower and medicinal herb. The edible petals are commonly used in herbal teas, natural skin care, salves, and edible flower salads. The nectar-rich blooms also attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators, helping support a healthy garden ecosystem.

These calendula seeds grow quickly and easily, making them an excellent choice for beginner gardeners as well as experienced growers looking for reliable seasonal colour.

Plant Details

Plant Type: Annual flower
Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
Plant Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
Spacing: 10–12 inches
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Days to Bloom: 55–65 days from seed
Bloom Season: Early summer to frost

Growing Difficulty: Easy
Good for Beginner Gardeners: Yes

How to Grow Calendula from Seed

Direct sow calendula seeds outdoors 1–2 weeks before the last frost.

Planting depth: ½ inch
Germination time: 7–14 days
Soil: Well-drained garden soil
Water: Moderate, keep evenly moist during germination.

Calendula grows quickly and benefits from regular deadheading to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Average, well-drained soil
• Water: Moderate; avoid overly wet soil
• Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
• Spacing: 10–12 inches
• Days to Bloom: 55–65 days from seed
• Bloom Time: Early summer until frost
• Maintenance: Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering

Why Grow Greenheart Orange Calendula?

• Edible flowers for salads and garnishes
• Medicinal herb gardens
• Herbal teas and skin-care preparations
• Pollinator gardens
• Cottage gardens and borders
• Container gardening
• Cut flower arrangements

Greenheart Orange Calendula is a beautiful, useful, and easy-to-grow flower that provides months of colour while supporting pollinators and edible gardening. 

FAQ

How long does calendula take to grow from seed?
Calendula typically blooms 55–65 days after planting seeds.

Are calendula flowers edible?
Yes, calendula petals are edible and often used in salads, teas, and herbal preparations.

Is Calendula easy to grow from seeds? Calendula is an easy-to-grow heirloom flower that thrives in Canadian gardens and grows beautifully from seed.

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