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Also known as "Pot Marigold". Lovely semi-double to fully double flowers in shades of yellow, gold, orange and cream on sturdy well branched plants. When dried, the petals of Calendula flowers provide a culinary substitute for saffron and lend beauty to many dishes as edible flowers. Easy to grow and attractive to butterflies. Ideal for beds and borders and cut flowers.
When and Where to Plant: Select sunny location and plant outdoors in well drained, moist soil after last frost. For an earlier start, sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost. In milder winter climates, seed again in late summer/early fall. Firm soil over seed.
Care: Keep soil moist and feed monthly. Pick faded blooms.
Seed Type: Annual
Seed Variety: Calendula, Pacific Beauty Mix
Germination Time: 10 - 20 Days
Planting Depth: 1/4 in.
Seed Spacing: 2 in.
Maximum Height: 18 - 24 in.
Thinning Height: 2 in.
Space After Thinning: 6 - 18 in.
Light Requirements: Full Sun