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Calendula Seeds - Pink Surprise

Radiant peach-colored blooms with a surprise—they're edible!

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Medicinal
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Calendula officinalis

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Mounding

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 16 inches

COLOR

  • Pink

An unusual color on this common garden flower, Heirloom Pink Surprise Calendula is a beautiful orangey salmon color. Petite blooms on shorter stems make this cultivar a top choice for containers or border plantings!

  • • Unique double flower peach colored blooms
  • • Great for pots and pollinators
  • • Favors full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 164 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 3,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 12,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 48,000 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Calendula Seeds - Pink Surprise

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Calendula Seeds - Pink Surprise FAQs

What is Pink Surprise Calendula also known as?

Pink Surprise Calendula is also known as Pot Marigold, Ruddles, and Scotch Marigold.

Is Pink Surprise Calendula resistant to animals or disease?

Pink Surprise Calendula is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Pink Surprise Calendula?

Pink Surprise Calendula is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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