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Calendula Seeds - Sunset Mix

A fiery horizon is fleeting, but these sunny blooms last all season

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About the Variety

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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

  • 12 to 24 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Double

COLOR

  • Mixed

Calendula is typically grown for its floral beauty, but it is also famously used as an edible flower as well.

  • Stunning colors that brings depth to your beds
  • Easy to grow pollinator attractor that works for any garden
  • 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 3,900 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 15,600 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Calendula Seeds - Sunset Mix

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Calendula Seeds - Sunset Mix FAQs

What is Sunset Mix Calendula also known as?

Sunset Mix Calendula is also known as Pot Marigold, Ruddles, and Scotch Marigold.

Is Sunset Mix Calendula resistant to animals or disease?

Sunset Mix 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 Sunset Mix Calendula?

Sunset Mix Calendula is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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