Calendula Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Calendula is a cool-season flowering plant known for its upright growth and branching stems. It produces daisy-like blooms on sturdy stems throughout the growing season. This plant grows well in mild to temperate climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Calendula establishes steadily and is suitable for garden beds, borders, and container planting, providing consistent seasonal flowering.

Features

• Upright plant with branching growth habit
• Produces daisy-like flowers on sturdy stems
• Suitable for cool to mild growing conditions
• Adaptable to garden beds, borders, and containers
• Provides consistent seasonal flowering

Specifications

• Scientific name: Calendula officinalis
• Common name (US): Calendula
• Seed type / variety: Open-pollinated
• Growth habit: Upright, flowering annual
• USDA zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)
• Planting season: Fall and early spring
• Growing season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: October to November, January to March
• Germination time and conditions: 7–14 days at 15–20°C
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Mature plant size: 30–60 cm height, 20–30 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 20–25 cm between plants