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Pot marigold seeds produce cool to warm-season annual flowering plants with a compact, bushy growth habit and soft, branching stems. These plants develop bright, daisy-like blooms over an extended period and adapt well to mild climates. Pot marigolds perform best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, moderately fertile soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for garden beds, borders, and containers, they establish quickly and provide continuous seasonal color.
Features
- Annual flowering plant with compact, bushy growth
- Produces bright, daisy-like blooms
- Suitable for garden beds, borders, and containers
- Adaptable to well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Performs well in full sun to partial shade
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Calendula officinalis
- Common Name (US): Pot Marigold / Calendula
- Seed Type / Variety: Annual flower variety
- Growth Habit: Bushy, upright annual plant
- USDA Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)
- Planting Season: Spring and fall (mild climates)
- Growing Season: Spring to early summer; fall in cooler regions
- Sowing Season: February to April; September to October (mild climates)
- Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days at 15–20°C with moist soil
- 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; 20–40 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 20–30 cm between plants
