Calendula Seeds – Heirloom

Grow bright, cheerful Calendula officinalis blooms with these premium heirloom seeds. Known for their vibrant orange and yellow flowers, Calendula plants bring long-lasting color to garden beds, borders, and container plantings. These Non-GMO, Organic seeds offer excellent germination and grow into hardy plants that thrive in full sun and well-drained soil.

Calendula is valued for its ornamental beauty and its versatile, edible petals often used in teas, salads, and culinary decoration. Easy to grow and highly productive, this flower is ideal for pollinator gardens, cottage-style landscapes, and home gardeners of all skill levels.

Features

• Heirloom Quality: Traditional Calendula variety known for rich color and dependable growth.

• Non-GMO & Organic: Naturally grown seeds without synthetic treatments.

• High Germination Rate: Ensures strong, healthy plant development.

• Edible Blooms: Petals can be used fresh or dried for culinary purposes.

• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and beneficial insects.

• Easy to Grow: Performs well in garden beds, borders, and containers.

Specifications

• Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, Organic

• Common Name (US): Calendula Seeds / Pot Marigold Seeds

• Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis

• Flower Colors: Yellow and orange

• Growth Habit: Bushy annual

• Plant Height: 12–24 inches

• Days to Germination: 7–14 days

• Germination Temperature: 60–75°F

• Days to Maturity: 50–70 days

• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Preference: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 2–11 (grown as an annual)

• Planting Season:

  • Spring Planting: March–May

  • Fall Planting: September–October (mild climates)

• Indoor Sowing: Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost

• Outdoor Sowing: Direct sow after frost danger has passed

• Spacing: 10–12 inches between plants

• Bloom Period: Late spring through fall (May–October)