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Calendula Seeds - Balls Improved Orange

Calendula Seeds - Balls Improved Orange

Size Price Savings Quantity
Packet $4.49
1 Ounce $11.59
1/4 Pound $26.29 43% Savings
1 Pound $58.79 ($3.67/ounce) 68% Savings
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  • Just when we thought calendula couldn't get more beautiful
  • Amazing orange blooms that are a classic for any garden
  • Great for cut flowers or even as a salad garnish
  • Favors full sun exposure
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About

Features

Life Cycle Annual
Planting Season Spring
Color Orange
Growth Habit Clumping, Mounding
Plant Height 12 to 24 inches
Bloom Season Spring through Fall

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Edible, Extended Bloom Time, Fragrant
Use Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Medicinal
Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Outdoor
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About Calendula Seeds - Balls Improved Orange

Calendula officinalis

Seed Type Heirloom Seed
Also known as Pot Marigold, Ruddles, Scoth Marigold

An outrageously popular and well known Calendula, Ball's Improved Orange is an easy to grow classic! Beautifully vibrant with extra large blooms (up to 3 inches across in some cases!) this Heirloom Calendula has earned its place in gardener's hearts for centuries!

Planting Information

Planting Calendula Seeds - Balls Improved Orange

Planting Season Spring
Sowing Method Direct Sow
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth 1/4 inch
Plant Spacing 8 to 10 inches
Plant Height 12 to 24 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Days to Maturity 60 to 90 Days
View our Calendula Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 164 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 3,900 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 15,600 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 62,400 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft

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